The results of the 20th Kids Design Award (organized by the Kids Design Association, an NPO) have been announced, and we are pleased to report that four school stationery products released by Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Tokyo; President: Junichi Fukushima) have received the “Kids Design Award.”

The award-winning products are as follows (prices include tax):

① “ippo! Clean-Erasing Writing Pencil (Product Name)
Released in 2020; 1 dozen (12 pencils): 924 JPY,
Set of 2: 154 JPY
Features: A pencil for school-aged children featuring a “smooth-erasing lead” formulated with special ingredients, allowing even dark, soft marks to be erased effortlessly.

② “ippo! Colored Pencils (12 Colors) in Soft Case” (Product Name)
Released in 2025; 12-color set: 1,122 JPY; refill pencils: 77 JPY.
Features: A 12-color set in a soft case that folds back, making it easy to use even on small school desks. The pencils feature an easy-to-hold hexagonal barrel and a “soft-touch core” that offers smooth application and vibrant color.

③ “ippo! Break-Resistant Eraser” (Product Name)
Released in 2026; 132 yen
Features: High durability; break and crack resistant. Offers excellent erasing performance. Features a “diagonal-cut sleeve” that prevents the eraser from digging into the paper.

④ “ippo! Liquid Glue with Adjustable Application Width (Product Name)
Scheduled for release in October 2026; 220 JPY (25 ml)
Features: Allows you to choose the application width using “wide” and “narrow” tips. Features a silicone head that makes it easy to remove dried glue.

■ About the Kids Design Award
The Kids Design Award was established in 2007 to select and showcase outstanding products, services, spaces, activities, and research projects that fulfill specific objectives: enabling children to participate in shaping the future society; fostering children’s sensibilities and creativity; ensuring children live safe and secure daily lives; and encouraging everyone to take an active role in child-rearing.
Eligibility extends beyond items designed specifically for children; products developed for adults or the general public are also eligible, provided their design takes children and child-rearing into consideration. (Source: Organizer materials)
https://kidsdesignaward.jp/　 (Organizer)