3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi

3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Eisen in Babyproduktdesign Competition Category.

EisenBabyprodukte· 2025

3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt

by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi

Client: Madstudio

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Babyprodukte Category

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The Design

About 3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt

Der 3 Khan ist ein innovatives Produkt für Kinder im Alter von 1 bis 7 Jahren, das durch Montage Kreativität und Entwicklungsfähigkeiten fördert. Es verwandelt sich in drei Konfigurationen: Einzeltisch, Doppeltisch und Häuschen, alle verpackt in The Box of 3 Khan (The Truck). Das Produkt fördert praktische Fähigkeiten durch mechanische Verbindungen und Werkzeuge und regt gleichzeitig fantasievolles Spiel an. Mit handgemalten Illustrationen, inspiriert vom Schahnameh, einem epischen Werk der persischen Literatur, fördert es Familieninteraktion und Geschichtenerzählen und macht es zu einem wertvollen Produkt sowohl für das Lernen als auch für die kulturelle Verbindung.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt 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 3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt 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. 3 Khan Multifunktionales Kinderprodukt 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 3 Khan is designed for children aged one to seven, offering versatile functionality as detailed below: 1. Single Table 2. Double Table 3. Cottage And a Truck (The Box of 3 Khan)
Dimensions & Packaging: The 3 Khan pack includes:
- Single Table: 600 mm, 500 mm, 560 mm
- Double Table: 1200 mm, 500 mm, 560 mm
- Cottage: 884 mm, 500 mm, 902 mm
- Child's Chair for Ages 1 to 3: 280 mm, 300 mm/260mm, 420 mm
- Child's Chair for Ages 3 to 7: 280 mm, 300 mm, 420 mm
- Four metal connectors for attaching the single table's top to its legs
- Two metal connectors for the double table
- Two metal connectors for the cottage
- Truck for The Box of 3 Khan: 670 mm, 530 mm, 320 mm
Tags: Kids, Children, Furniture, Table, Cottage, Family, Toy, Education, Entertainment
Production Technology: With the rising popularity of multi-user products, this item is designed to meet the diverse needs of children. Its main structure is made of plywood, with hand-painted images from the Shahnameh(The Book of Kings; an epic work of Persian literature). The aluminum connections feature a sliding design, allowing for three different configurations, thereby enhancing its versatility.
Design Challenge: The product's bodies are positioned using easily assembled joints that require no mechanical tools. A key challenge was ensuring these joints were strong enough to hold the structures. Various designs were tested, but most were rejected due to looseness. Ultimately, sliding joints of suitable lengths and widths were achieved through trial and error.
Research: This product, designed for children aged one to seven, was developed through research on children's needs and parental insights. It features versatile dimensions that allow for conversion between a single table, a double table, and a cottage, considering budget constraints and limited home space. Key goals include enhancing parent-child relationships, encouraging discussions about stories, and fostering children's skills through assembly activities.
Inspiration: As children grow and their needs change at each developmental stage, they encounter various challenges that require adaptability from their families. The rise of technology has also impacted the quality of interactions between parents and children. This product is designed to meet these evolving needs, empowering families to navigate these transitions successfully and foster stronger connections.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 in Tehran and finished in November 2024 in Tehran.
Operation Flow: We modeled the three states that the product can transform into and examined the connections between them, ensuring they are secure and strong. One design goal was to connect the parts like a puzzle, so we chose aluminum for the connections due to its suitability for extrusion. We used plywood for the main parts to create grooves that guide assembly, making it easy to put together. We optimized the lengths to enhance strength while incorporating a measure of flexibility.
Team Members: Designer : Ms. Nastaran Akbari
Engineer : Dr. Davood Manafi
Painter : Ms.Leila Sohbati
Image Credits: Photographer : deedstudio
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