Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award i Jern in Baby-, Børne- og Børneprodukter Design Competition Category.

JernBabyprodukter· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Babyprodukter Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg

Mirabu er en sanseboks til gætteleg, designet som et føle- og gætte-spil til børn. Genstande placeres inde i boksen, og et barn stikker hånden gennem tildækkede huller for at føle og beskrive, hvad der er gemt, uden at kigge. Et panel er gennemsigtigt, så andre børn kan følge legen, give hints eller bruge boksen som en teaterscene. Boksen er lavet af træ og krydsfiner til daglig brug og måler 225 x 345 x 209 millimeter. Farverige filtkugler fylder hullerne i låget, som også kan bruges til at øve optælling og farvegenkendelse. Mirabu leveres i flatpak, så børnene selv kan samle den.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sanseboks til gætteleg respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

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