Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Желязна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на бебешки и детски продукти Competition Category.

ЖелязоБебешки продукти· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

Желязна награда A' Design Award Winner in Бебешки продукти Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване

Мирабу е сензорна кутия за отгатване, създадена като игра за докосване и познаване за деца. Предмети се поставят вътре в кутията, а детето протяга ръка през покрити отвори, за да усети и опише какво е скрито, без да гледа. Единият панел е прозрачен, така че другите деца могат да наблюдават играта, да дават подсказки или да използват кутията като театрална сцена. Кутията е изработена от дърво и шперплат за ежедневна употреба и има размери 225 на 345 на 209 милиметра. Цветни филцови топки запълват отворите на капака, които могат да помогнат и за упражняване на броене и разпознаване на цветове. Мирабу се доставя сглобяем на плоски елементи, за да могат децата сами да я сглобят.

The Recognition

About the Желязна награда A' Design Award

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване е носител на Желязната награда A' Design Award — престижно признание, присъждано на добри дизайни, които отговарят на професионалните и индустриалните изисквания, очаквани от добре проектирани творения. Желязните победители демонстрират голямо умение, висока специализация, експертно разбиране и творчески капацитет на своите създатели. Очаква се Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване да бъде високо ценено, възхищавано и обичано творение, което е практично и иновативно. Този дизайн, спечелил Желязната награда A' Design Award, интегрира най-добрите отраслови практики и притежава компетентни технически характеристики, свързани с ноу-хау и талант. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Сензорна кутия за отгатване се радва на уважение заради щателността си и предлага подобрения в качеството на живот, които помагат светът да стане по-добро място.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: With this beautifully designed Sensory Guessing Box, children touch and feel what they find inside the box and describe without looking. Place different objects inside and invite a child to put hands through the covered holes. When creating playthings for children, multifunctionality is a key. One of the panels is transparent to allow other children to watch the game or create a scene for a theatre play. Cover the lid with felt balls to enhance the sensory experience and give a pop!
Dimensions & Packaging: 225x345x209 mm
Tags: sensory box, sensory play, sensory experience, toys for kids, educational toys
Production Technology: The main goal was to make a touch and guess box that can be used for everyday play. First, it was considered to use sturdy cardboard for a box, however, while testing with children, it turned out that the construction is too weak, so wood and plywood were chosen. A transparent panel was introduced for others to watch the process or made a theatre scene to have more play opportunities and encourage engagement.
Design Challenge: Development of new products for children requires many factors to be considered. In this case, visualizing as many play scenarios as possible was crucial. It determined the choice of materials and the aesthetics of the design. MIRABU comes flat-packed so that children can assemble the box themselves. This design decision serves several purposes - first, it saves space and logistics costs, secondly, children feel more engage when they build their own plaything.
Inspiration: Children are attracted to secrets and hidden things. Combining the sense of mystery and sensory experience while touching the objects, Mirabu was created to be a fun yet educational game for children.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2019 in Vilnius and finished in August 2020.
Operation Flow: Visualizing a play scenario is crucial when designing a product for children. With a sensory guessing box, a teacher or a parent puts some things inside a box and invites a child to put his/her hands through the covered holes. A child tries to guess what is hiding inside only by touching. If a child has a difficult time guessing, others watching from the other side can see an object through the transparent panel and give a hint. Also, a child can push through a colorful felt ball on the top lid and peak what is inside. The holes on the lid can be used for learning to count, recognize colors, and enhance the sensory experience.
Team Members: Designer Evelina Tumas
Designer Ingrida Bieliauskė
Image Credits: Photographer Karolis Milasevičius