Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Rauaauhind A' Design Award in Beebi- ja lastetoodete disain Competition Category.

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Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

Rauaauhind A' Design Award Winner in Beebitooted Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast

Mirabu on sensoorne aimamiskast, mis on loodud lastele mõeldud kompimis- ja äraarvamismänguna. Kasti sisse asetatakse esemed, ja laps sirutab käe läbi kaetud avade, et neid kompida ja kirjeldada, mida on sees peidus, ilma vaatamata. Üks paneel on läbipaistev, nii et teised lapsed saavad mängu jälgida, vihjeid anda või kasutada kasti teatrilavana. Kast on valmistatud puidust ja vineerist igapäevaseks kasutamiseks ning selle mõõdud on 225 x 345 x 209 millimeetrit. Värvilised viltpallid täidavad kaane avasid, mida saab kasutada ka loendamise ja värvide tundmise õppimiseks. Mirabu on lamepakendis, nii et lapsed saavad selle iseseisvalt kokku panna.

The Recognition

About the Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast on Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võitja, prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse headele disainidele, mis vastavad professionaalsetele ja tööstuslikele nõuetele, mida oodatakse hästi disainitud töödelt. Raudvõitjad näitavad oma loojate suurt oskust, kõrget spetsialiseerumist, asjatundlikku mõistmist ja loomingulist võimekust. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud looming, mis on praktiline ja uuenduslik. See Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab tööstuse parimaid tavasid ning tal on pädevad tehnilised omadused, mis on seotud oskusteabe ja andega. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Sensoorne aimamiskast on austatud oma põhjalikkuse eest ning on loodud pakkuma elukvaliteedi parandusi, mis aitavad teha maailma paremaks paigaks.

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