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Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires. by Bruno Oro

Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires. by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Salaka in Desain Sosial Competition Category.


SalakaSosial· 2025

Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires.

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award Salaka Winner in Sosial Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires.

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The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Salaka

Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires. iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Salaka, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain tingkak pole, cantik sibawa mappakita. Pakoro Salaka iyanaritu karya iya macennning tongeng sibawa kreatif iya mappakita keahlian, bakat sibawa ketajaman pikkiran tau mabbuat. Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires. ripakkirangngi mancaji karya iya magello, mancaji pakkitaang, profesional sibawa inovatif iya dalleng. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Salaka iyae iyanaritu penemuan iya lebbi riissengngi sibawa ripuji, iya pawangekeng sibawa mappalaong wates seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi. Maples Workout I appreciate your request, but I must be honest about an important limitation: While I have general knowledge of many languages, I do not have sufficient expertise in Buginese to provide the high-quality, technically accurate translation that this specialized design content requires. iyanaritu ciptaan iya riennengi tau maega, iya mappabbura keinginan, mappabbere perasaan makessing sibawa mappabbentuk ketakjuban.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Maples Workout was created to show children that rehabilitation can be fun, easing worries about medical appointments. This book follows Maple, the teddy bear, on exciting exercises that make rehab enjoyable. It teaches young readers about the steps in the rehab journey, emphasizing that getting stronger can be a playful adventure. As part of a larger initiative, it highlights user-centered design to improve children’s experiences in healthcare, making visits less daunting and more fun.
Dimensions & Packaging
10 by 8 inches hard book
Tags
Maple, orthotics, childrens healthcare, user experience, medical appointments, disability awareness, storybook, pediatric rehabilitation, emotional support, engaging design
Production Technology
For Maples Workout, the design process involved a blend of storytelling and user-centered design methodologies. We conducted workshops with children and parents to understand their needs and fears related to rehabilitation. Using feedback, we created engaging illustrations and relatable characters that resonate with young readers. Techniques like iterative prototyping were employed to refine the narrative and visuals. The book combines digital tools for illustration with traditional printing methods, ensuring vibrant, child-friendly pages that enhance the reading experience.
Design Challenge
The creative challenge involved addressing the emotional barriers children face during medical appointments. Overcoming societal misconceptions about disabilities was crucial, as was ensuring that the design resonated with young audiences. Historically, children's resources have been limited, leading to anxiety in clinical settings. External factors like healthcare regulations influenced content accuracy, while advancements in technology allowed for engaging illustrations and interactive elements. Collaborating with medical professionals ensured the project was both informative and supportive, fostering a positive impact on children’s experiences.
Research
This design research focuses on improving children's experiences in healthcare settings, specifically for those with disabilities. The objectives include reducing anxiety during medical visits and educating children about clinical procedures. We employed qualitative methods, using interviews and observations to gather data. Participants included children, parents, and healthcare professionals. The results revealed that relatable resources significantly eased children's fears. Insights showed that engaging designs can foster comfort and understanding, ultimately impacting how healthcare is delivered, enhancing both societal awareness and design practices.
Inspiration
This project was inspired by the need for relatable resources for children facing frequent medical appointments, particularly those with disabilities like cerebral palsy. I aimed to create an engaging experience to reduce anxiety and make clinical visits more approachable. My background in Industrial Design and research on user experience in healthcare guided the development. Collaborating with healthcare professionals ensured the content was informative and comforting for young readers.
Project Duration
Project developed in Spring 2024 at Iowa State University
Operation Flow
Maples Workout engages children through a relatable narrative that transforms the experience of rehabilitation into an adventure. Interaction occurs as young readers follow Maple's journey, identifying with the character and his exercises. Key frames include playful exercises that children can relate to, making the concept of rehabilitation more approachable. By presenting medical procedures in a fun context, the book reduces anxiety and promotes understanding. This design performs better by fostering a positive mindset toward rehabilitation, encouraging cooperation and participation in their healing journey.
Patents
Maples Workout © 2024 by Bruno Oro is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
To view a copy of this license, visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

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