Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.

ZilarAltzariak· 2022

Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category

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The Design

About Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak

Balanco metagarri diren bloke multzo bat da, eserleku, mahai eta jolaserako objektu gisa erabiltzen dena. Alderdi askotako bloke hauek modu askotara antola, kokatu eta metatu daitezke. Blokeak orekatzeak pazientzia eta lasaitasuna eskatzen ditu, eta horrela Balanco lagunek eta familiek etxean parteka dezakete. Egitura aparraz osatua eta arina da, eta lurraren tonuko feltrozko akabera ukitzeko biguna da. Blokeak seguruak dira haur txikientzat eta helduek eseri ahal izateko bezain sendoak dira. Neurri desberdinak haurren eta helduen altueretara egokitzen dira.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Balanco Metagarri Diren Eserlekuak jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

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