Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
ArianDodrefn· 2022
Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy
Client: Tati
Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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The Design
About Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy
Set o flociau bentyrradwy yw Balanco sy'n gweithredu fel eisteddleoedd, byrddau a gwrthrychau chwarae. Gellir trefnu, gosod a phentyrru'r blociau amlochrog mewn sawl ffordd. Mae angen amynedd a llonyddwch i gydbwyso'r blociau, felly gall Balanco gael ei rannu gan ffrindiau a theuluoedd gartref. Mae'r strwythur wedi'i seilio ar ewyn ac yn ysgafn, ac mae'r gorffeniad ffelt lliw daear yn feddal i'w gyffwrdd. Mae'r blociau'n ddiogel i blant ifanc ac yn parhau'n ddigon cadarn i oedolion eistedd arnynt. Mae'r meintiau amrywiol yn addas i uchder plant ac oedolion fel ei gilydd.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award
Mae Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Balanco Eistedd Bentyrradwy yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.
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
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