Chalkboard price signs for market stalls

The project

At Archicercle, we designed and manufactured these price signs for everyday use at market stalls selling nuts. The solution combines a chalkboard surface for updating prices with small engraved pieces depicting the products.

The design brings two forms of communication together in one object: a price that can be written and erased as the stall requires, and depictions of different nuts through engraved details. The reusable surface allows the information to change without replacing the sign.

Production combines CO₂ laser cutting and galvanometer laser engraving on MDF. Cutting defines the components of the assembly, while engraving adds the details of the nuts.

The front circle is cut separately and coated with chalkboard paint before being assembled onto the base. The three-layer construction creates a relief that brings together the writing area and the small decorative pieces. Archicercle's contribution covered design, cutting, engraving, painting and assembly.

The chalkboard circle is prepared as a separate component before being incorporated into the assembly.

Engraved details depict different nuts alongside the price information.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.