Together with the supplier and designers, we didn’t only manage to correct the problems; we also lowered the price and extended the drawing surface down to the floor. “It makes it possible for the smaller children to reach a larger surface, and older children can sit down on the floor when they draw and paint.” But was the easel good enough now, or could it get even better? “To find out, we invited parents in a store to test and comment. This way, we could ask questions and listen to their reflections.”
MÅLA
104.889.67Explore your creativity like a professional artist. Choose your canvas – a blackboard, a whiteboard or add MÅLA drawing paper. The easel folds flat and is easy to move to your favourite view.
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This easel has a black chalkboard on one side and a whiteboard on the other – perfect for creating and learning.
Also suitable for small children since the drawing area is large (78.8 x 54.3 cm) and close to the floor.
Whiteboard pens, chalks and other small things can be stored in the easel's 2 removable trays.
Creating and being creative makes you calm and focused, and is extra nice after a day of school and activities.
Reviews
Very helpfulVeerendraVery helpful
Affordable, and ease to useFabianAffordable, and ease to use
Mala Easel boardValentinaThe latch on the sides doesn’t catch down smoothly and stay in place. Might be safer if it does especially with young kids.
The easel works as a useful tool to keep drawing activity in a single place, but the whiteboard side is non magnetic so holding down the paper while drawing has to be used with tape instead of magnets.
UnsatisfiedEtikaThe product is designed as though it is mentioned only to be used by the kids. I suggest the height should be adjustable.
It is really difficult to erase the marker and chalk off the board. I bought mala markers and chalk in addition to this board but don’t feel they are the right quality. I am somewhat not satisfied with the product
Good. My boy loves it.AungGood. My boy loves it.
Was very disappointed it isJuneWas very disappointed it is not magnetic.
It is inconvenient as we need to ‘stick’ the eraser.
GreatAGreat
My 3rd IKEA boardRadhikaThis is my 3rd IKEA board for my second child. This has given my kids hours of happiness.
Defective productsAnonymous reviewerThe marker leaves stain on the white board which i can't wipe off. Try all ways to connect with ikea but to no avail.
very goodYvery good
Smart designGanVery joyful to use
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4.7Average rating
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4.7Average rating
172Reviews
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Story
For artists in all sizes
After more than 20 years in the range, the MÅLA easel is a real hero that millions of children have loved. But nothing is so good that it can’t be improved. So, we rolled up our sleeves and tweaked several important details. After that, we asked some parents what they thought of the prototype. Their input helped us make the easel even smarter.
“Through the years, we’ve got some comments on the easel. For example, that the paper roll was difficult to roll up, and that it was complicated to fold up and store away the easel,” tells Jorge Omar Santoyo Henaine, who works with product development at Children’s IKEA.
Good can get better
Easier to paint – and clean up
Parents appreciated that the tray for pens, brushes and paint is made of easy to maintain plastic instead of wood. But they thought it should be on both sides so two children can draw and paint at the same time. And one parent said: “My child spills and makes a mess, I want to be able to rinse the tray in the sink.” “It convinced us that it’s better if you can remove the trays. We want to make life simpler and more creative for both the children and their parents, and to succeed it’s crucial to involve them like we did that day in the store.”
Quality/durability
Creative geniuses come in small sizes!
Paint! Draw! Shape! The MÅLA series has everything a child needs to unleash their imagination and creativity – and store drawings. There’s an easel, colourful modelling dough, grip-friendly brushes and scissors that suit tiny hands and paints that are easy to mix and wash off. No nagging your child to put caps back on the felt-tip pens – they survive 3 days without caps.