Balanco Suíochán In-charntha by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Suíochán In-charntha by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

AirgeadÀirneis· 2022

Balanco Suíochán In-charntha

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Balanco Suíochán In-charntha

Is éard atá i Balanco ná sraith bloc in-charntha a fheidhmíonn mar shuíocháin, mar bhoird agus mar rudaí súgartha. Is féidir na bloic ilghnéitheacha a shocrú, a chur i suíomh agus a charnadh ar go leor bealaí. Bíonn foighne agus suaimhneas ag teastáil chun na bloic a chothromú, mar sin is féidir le cairde agus le teaghlaigh Balanco a roinnt sa bhaile. Tá an struchtúr bunaithe ar chúr agus tá sé éadrom, agus tá an bailchríoch feilte i dtoin na cré bog agus é á láimhseáil. Tá na bloic sábháilte do leanaí óga agus fanann siad daingean go leor le go mbeidh daoine fásta in ann suí orthu. Oireann méideanna éagsúla d'airde leanaí agus daoine fásta araon.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Balanco Suíochán In-charntha air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Balanco Suíochán In-charntha na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Balanco Suíochán In-charntha na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

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