Balanco Seients apilables by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Seients apilables by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award d'Argent in Disseny de Mobiliari Competition Category.

ArgentMobiliari· 2022

Balanco Seients apilables

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobiliari Category

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The Design

About Balanco Seients apilables

Balanco és un conjunt de blocs apilables que fan la funció de seients, taules i objectes de joc. Els blocs polièdrics es poden disposar, col·locar i apilar de moltes maneres. Equilibrar els blocs requereix paciència i calma, de manera que Balanco pot ser compartit entre amics i famílies a casa. L'estructura és de base d'escuma i lleugera, i l'acabat de feltre en tons terrosos és suau al tacte. Els blocs són segurs per als infants i alhora prou resistents perquè els adults s'hi puguin asseure. Les diferents mides s'adapten a l'alçada tant dels nens com dels adults.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Balanco Seients apilables és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent, un reconeixement extraordinàriament prestigiós concedit a dissenys d'alta gamma, esplèndids i impressionants. Els guanyadors d'Argent són obres tremendament brillants i summament creatives que il·lustren la perícia, el talent i la perspicàcia excepcionals dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Balanco Seients apilables sigui una obra meravellosa i de gran lluïment, remarcablement professional i profundament innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent és un invent molt notable i admirat que beneficia i fa avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. Balanco Seients apilables és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Balanco consists of a series of multifaceted blocks, offering unlimited possibilities to arrange, position, and stack. As it requires significant patience and calmness to balance the blocks, it serves as one of the practical yet fun solutions for friends and families to enjoy with one another. When it is not used as objects for play, it doubles as stools and tables for adults and children.
Dimensions & Packaging: Largest block- 600mm x 450mm x 350mm
Smallest block- 350mm x 350mm x 350mm
Felt finishing and foam-based structure.
Tags: stool, table, toy, furniture, children, stacking, facets, play, kids, family
Production Technology: The lightweight and solid structure makes it suitable and safe for young children. The earth-tone felt finish aims to invite nature vibes into the house. It is soft and comfortable to touch.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create a series of stackable furniture that is lightweight and safe for children even when the blocks topple over. At the same time, it is solid and strong for adults to sit and stand on them. This obstacle was overcomed as we experimented with various materials, details and manufacturing methods.
Research: The design intent was to deliver a design with a strong concept, through aesthetic simplicity.
Inspiration: With the persistence of the pandemic, staying at home has become a new norm. In most highly populated and dense cities, finding peace and mental wellness can be difficult. Inspired by the pebble towers, Balanco offers a way to find physical and inner balance, while learning to collaborate with others in the process of playing.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2020, and finished in December 2020. It was documented and exhibited as part of the HKTDC's programme in Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: Balanco functions as play objects, stools and tables. The varying sizes accommodate the ergonomics and heights from young children to adults.
Team Members: Lisa J. Lai and Joel Wong
Image Credits: Lisa J. Lai, 2020