Balanco Assises empilables by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Assises empilables by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award d'Argent in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.

ArgentMobilier· 2022

Balanco Assises empilables

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Balanco Assises empilables

Balanco est un ensemble de blocs empilables qui font office de sièges, de tables et d'objets ludiques. Ces blocs aux multiples facettes peuvent être agencés, positionnés et empilés d'innombrables façons. Mettre les blocs en équilibre demande patience et sérénité : Balanco se partage ainsi entre amis et en famille, à la maison. La structure, à base de mousse, est légère, et la finition en feutre aux tons terreux est douce au toucher. Les blocs sont sans danger pour les jeunes enfants tout en restant suffisamment solides pour que les adultes puissent s'y asseoir. Leurs dimensions variées s'adaptent aussi bien à la taille des enfants qu'à celle des adultes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Balanco Assises empilables est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Balanco Assises empilables est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Balanco Assises empilables est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

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