# Eraser Rocks The Pebble Eraser by Ching-Chan Wang and Ya-Ting Yang Erodes Sharply By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-eraser References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/17/designing-erasers/) Although I don't even recall the last time I've used an eraser, let alone needed one, the [Pebble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-street-light) Eraser seems like a good one to have on hand. Also, just because I haven't needed one, doesn't mean it's not used profusely in other industries. I just happen to write predominantly on my laptop nowadays. Designed by Ching-Chan Wang and Ya-Ting Yang, the Pebble Eraser is not only interesting to look at, its look serves a purpose. As it erodes, it maintains its [sharp edges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollingreef), which proves useful when erasing certain marks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Eraser Design:** The Pebble Eraser's ability to maintain sharp edges while eroding presents an opportunity for sustainable and long-lasting eraser designs. - **Functional and Aesthetic Stationery:** The unique look and practical nature of the Pebble Eraser highlights the potential for functional and visually pleasing stationery products. - **Digital to Physical Transition:** As more people shift to digital writing, innovative eraser designs like the Pebble Eraser bridge the gap between digital and physical mediums. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The Pebble Eraser showcases potential for disruptive innovation in the stationery industry, offering products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. - **Education:** In the education industry, the Pebble Eraser's sharp-edge maintenance can revolutionize the erasing experience for students and teachers alike. - **Office Supplies:** The Pebble Eraser presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in office supplies, providing a unique and effective erasing tool for professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Digital Watch-Replicated Erasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw5600-watch.md) - [Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md)