Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Sølv in Møbeldesign Competition Category.

SølvMøbler· 2022

Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award i Sølv Winner in Møbler Category

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The Design

About Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler

Balanco er et sæt stabelbare klodser, der fungerer som siddemøbler, borde og legeobjekter. De mangefacetterede klodser kan arrangeres, placeres og stables på mange måder. At balancere klodserne kræver tålmodighed og ro, så Balanco kan deles af venner og familier i hjemmet. Konstruktionen er baseret på skum og letvægts, og filtfinishen i jordfarver er blød at røre ved. Klodserne er sikre for små børn og forbliver solide nok til, at voksne kan sidde på dem. Varierende størrelser passer til højden af både børn og voksne.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Sølv

Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Balanco Stabelbare siddemøbler er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.

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