2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Yubanqiang: Wooden-framed white/green board + cork board

Entrant

Shanghai Qiqianxue Industrial Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Educational Tools / Teaching Aids / Learning Devices

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Conceived at the intersection of domestic sanctuary and cognitive growth, this unified vertical wall architecture reimagines the contemporary learning environment by harmonizing dual cognitive modalities—ephemeral ideation and tactile memory—into a singular, minimalist architectural gesture.

Rooted in an ethos of quiet restraint, the system seamlessly integrates a high-precision, high-temperature lacquered galvanized steel magnetic surface with a high-density natural cork panel, bounded by softly chamfered, low-saturation pine timber that effortlessly elevates any interior aesthetic. To overcome the structural tensions inherent in uniting materials with vastly divergent thermal expansion rates, it pioneers an advanced heterogeneous dual-panel composite encapsulation, utilizing an engineered structural honeycomb core and an anti-warping balancing backing plate to guarantee absolute planarity, durability, and warp-free longevity without visible hardware.

Beyond its refined visual poetry, the human-centric vertical proportions meticulously honor the ergonomic reach of both growing children and adults, fostering an intuitive, friction-free interface where dynamic dry-erase planning, magnetic organizing, and physical pin-board curation coexist in harmonious balance. Every detail is calibrated for safety and sensory delight, featuring rounded child-safe contours and a tactile warmth that invites daily engagement. Deeply committed to ecological stewardship, the system employs sustainably harvested oak bark collected without harming living trees, paired with fully recyclable steel and non-toxic, low-VOC adhesives that safeguard indoor air quality while minimizing material consumption through multi-functional integration.

By elevating a static vertical plane into an enduring, living canvas for family organization, creative habit-building, and cherished memories, it transcends mere utility to deliver a transformative, highly refined artifact for modern domestic life.

Credits

Jane
Serena Li
Penny Tan
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