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Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Eisen in Babyproduktdesign Competition Category.


EisenBabyprodukte· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Babyprodukte Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box

Mirabu ist eine sensorische Rate-Box, die als Tast- und Ratespiel für Kinder gestaltet wurde. Gegenstände werden in die Box gelegt, und ein Kind greift durch abgedeckte Öffnungen, um zu erfühlen und zu beschreiben, was darin verborgen ist – ohne hineinzusehen. Eine Seitenwand ist transparent, sodass andere Kinder das Spiel beobachten, Hinweise geben oder die Box als Theaterbühne nutzen können. Für den täglichen Gebrauch besteht die Box aus Holz und Sperrholz und misst 225 mal 345 mal 209 Millimeter. Bunte Filzkugeln füllen die Öffnungen im Deckel und können zudem das Zählen und das Erkennen von Farben unterstützen. Mirabu wird flach verpackt geliefert, sodass Kinder es selbst zusammenbauen können.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensorische Rate-Box wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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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

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