# Safari Silhouette Chalkboards This Giraffe Chalkboard Can be Carried Around by Future Artists By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-09-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffe-chalkboard References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/448521389477994225/Giraffe-Chalkboard) This giraffe chalkboard is a wildly entertaining toy for children. Rather than a stick-on decal, or a small square within a plastic giraffe, this chalkboard is shaped like a giraffe and the entire animal can be drawn on. The safari silhouette is great for [animal lovers and budding artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) alike. This product is hand-crafted from birch and is made of non-toxic black chalk board finish. The piece can be hung on a wall or carried about from room to room. The giraffe chalkboard is one in a series that also includes elephant shapes. Regular chalk and erasers should be used, but do not come included. This toy is a fun way to let [children experiment and express themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines) using an [artistic medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) usually reserved for teachers in the classroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shape-matching Toys:** Creating toys in the shape of animals creates new design possibilities, encouraging children to explore and use their imagination. - **Non-toxic Materials:** Using non-toxic materials ensures the safety of the children playing with the toys while allowing them to experiment and express themselves freely. - **Portable Chalkboards:** Developing chalkboards that can be carried around from room to room promotes flexibility in learning and can enhance creativity in children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Toys:** The market for children's toys would benefit from the introduction of non-toxic and portable design-focused toys that stimulate creativity and imagination. - **Education:** Introducing tools that promote learning and creativity in children, such as portable chalkboards, can be an innovative way to enhance traditional educational methods. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Incorporating shape-matching toys in home decor may create a new approach to interior design, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of spaces in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Portable Drawing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-projector-for-kids.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Nature Identification Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-seek-find-bingo-play-set.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md)