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Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Fera A' Design Award in Dezajno de Bebaj, Infanaj kaj Porinfanaj Produktoj Competition Category.


FeroBebaj Produktoj· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

Fera A' Design Award Winner in Bebaj Produktoj Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto

Mirabu estas sensa divenkesto dizajnita kiel tuŝa-diveniga ludo por infanoj. Objektoj estas metitaj interne de la kesto, kaj infano etendas la manon tra kovritaj truoj por palpi kaj priskribi kio kaŝiĝas, sen rigardi. Unu panelo estas travidebla, do aliaj infanoj povas rigardi la ludon, doni sugestojn, aŭ uzi la keston kiel teatran scenejon. La kesto estas farita el ligno kaj kontraŭplako por ĉiutaga uzo kaj mezuras 225 je 345 je 209 milimetrojn. Koloraj feltaj pilkoj plenigas la truojn en la kovrilo, kio ankaŭ povas subteni nombradon kaj kolorrekonon. Mirabu estas plate pakita, tiel ke infanoj povas mem munti ĝin.

The Recognition

About the Fera A' Design Award

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto estas gajninto de la Fera A' Design Award, prestiĝa rekono donata al bonaj dezajnoj, kiuj plenumas la profesiajn kaj industriajn postulojn atendatajn de bone dezajnitaj kreaĵoj. La Feraj gajnintoj montras grandan lertecon, altan specialiĝon, spertan komprenon kaj kreivan kapablon de siaj kreintoj. Oni atendas, ke Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata kreaĵo, kiu estas praktika kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Feran A' Design Award integras plej bonajn industriajn praktikojn kaj havas kompetentajn teknikajn karakterizojn ligitajn kun scipovo kaj talento. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensa Divenkesto estas respektata pro sia zorgemo kaj estas dezajnita por provizi plibonigojn de la vivokvalito, kiuj helpas fari la mondon pli bona loko.

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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