Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards by Tamas Fekete

Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards by Tamas Fekete is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Isboortiga, Jimicsiga iyo Qalabka Madadaalada Competition Category.

BirAlaabta Isboortiga· 2025

Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards

by Tamas Fekete

Client: Openend Design Ltd.

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Alaabta Isboortiga Category

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The Design

About Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards

Chalk Tyme Corner Pocket waa hayste chalk oo kalfaneed ah oo gacandheer lagu xidho, kaas oo chalka ul-ciyaarta had iyo jeer diyaar uga dhigta isticmaalka inta ciyaarta socoto. Naqshaddeedu waxay ka kooban tahay qolof lagu rakibi karo xidhka saacadda caadiga ah ee 20 mm, oo ay la socoto hayste chalk oo laga furi karo oo si kalfaneed ah ugu dheganta dushiisa. Laba biiraro neodymium ah ayaa hubinaya isku xidh adag oo si fudud loona furi karo. Chalka waxaa meeshiisa ku haya suxudinta, waxaana laga beddeli karaa hoosta iyadoo la isticmaalayo cidhifka ul-ciyaarta. Haysteyaal is-beddeli kara ayaa taageeraya noocyo kala duwan oo summadaha chalka ah iyo balladhyo kala duwan. Waa la habeyn karaa walxaha, dhamaadka dusha sare, iyo midabka, taas oo bixinaysa kala duwanaansho qurux oo kala duwan.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Corner Pocket Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Corner Pocket is an intuitive, wrist-worn magnetic billiard chalk holder designed to transform how players access and carry their chalk during a game. It accommodates various chalk shapes and offers a wide range of customization options in colors, materials, and finishes. Two strong neodymium magnets securely attach the holder to the housing, ensuring stability while allowing effortless removal by sliding the chalk holder sideways. The chalk is held in place by friction and can be easily replaced by pushing it out through a bottom opening using a cue stick. The housing is compatible with any 20 mm watch strap and features interchangeable holders to fit different chalk shapes and brands.
Dimensions & Packaging: Housing Dimensions: 46 x 51 x 13 mm
Chalk Holder Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 19 mm
Assembled Unit Without Straps: 46 x 51 x 28 mm
Strap Compatibility: Standard 20 mm watch strap
Tags: Magnetic billiard chalk holder, wrist chalk holder, 3D-printed chalk holder, pool chalk accessory, billiard equipment, cue sports gear, magnetic pool accessory, ergonomic chalk holder, billiard accessory, watch-style chalk holder
Production Technology: The design blends the aesthetics of wristwatches and pool tables, with a shape reminiscent of a watch housing and the corner pocket of a billiard table. 3D printing was chosen to allow cost-effective production without expensive tooling. Prototyping began with watch parts and magnets to refine functionality before aesthetic development. After testing various 3D printing methods, an optimal solution was chosen for cost efficiency and various color and finishing options, enabling scalable production.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was designing an assembly that securely locked strong magnets in place without screws or glue while ensuring easy assembly. Extensive trial and error led to a three-part interlocking system. The second challenge was cost-effective manufacturing, requiring an in-depth exploration of CNC machining and 3D printing. The goal was to find a method that allowed multiple finishing and coloring options, enabling the creation of different product ranges, including higher-end models.
Research: User-centered research revealed that players chalk less due to inaccessibility, affecting shot accuracy. Common waist-level holders had multiple flaws, including staining clothing and being knocked off during play. Observations and feedback highlighted the need for a wearable solution. Prototyping confirmed wrist placement as non-disruptive. SLS 3D printing was chosen for cost-efficiency, durability, and customization, enabling future product expansion and bridging sports gear with wearables.
Inspiration: This project was born from the desire to create an alternative, intuitive way to keep cue chalk within reach during a billiards match. Traditional chalk holders typically clip to the waist or pocket, which isn’t always convenient, especially when moving around the table or leaning over for a shot. Chalk often gets left behind, misplaced, or disrupts the rhythm of play. Corner Pocket offers a new alternative by relocating the chalk to the wrist, where it's always visible, always accessible, and never in the way. The design draws inspiration from the convenience and wearability of wristwatches, as well as the structural form of a pool table’s corner pocket.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2023 in Rotterdam and finished in January 2024 in Rotterdam
Operation Flow: Worn like a watch, the holder secures the chalk by friction. Simply push it in to lock it in place. To use, the player slides the holder to the side, effortlessly disengaging it from the magnetic pull. After chalking, place it back in the housing where the magnet attracts it to its position. Chalk can be replaced by pushing it out through the bottom opening with a cue stick. Interchangeable holders allow compatibility with different chalk sizes and shapes.
Patents: Patented. US12186650B2. Randy William Carville. 2022. United States.
Copyright belongs to Chalk Tyme Billiard Accessories, 2024-2025
Team Members: Tamás Fekete
Image Credits: Image #1: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #2: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #3: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #4: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Image #5: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.

Video Credits: Animation by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.