Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Pláta in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaMba'epyru· 2022

Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva

Balanco ha'e peteĩ atýra bloque ojoapykuéva oservíva guapyha, mesa ha ñembosaraiha rehe. Umi bloque hetaveháicha ikatu oñemohenda, oñemoĩ ha oñembojoapy heta hendáicha. Umi bloque ñemboja'orã oikotevẽ py'aguapy ha kirirĩ, upévare Balanco ikatu oñombojoja iñangirũ ha itapichakuéra ndive ógape. Iñestructúra espuma rehegua ha ipohýi'ỹva, ha yvy sa'y fieltro ñemohu'ãva ho'ysã pokoháramo. Umi bloque isãso mitã michĩvape ĝuarã ha hatã guive oĩ okambáivape ĝuarã oguapy hag̃ua ijati. Umi tuichakue oĩ'oĩva oikotevẽ mitã ha kakuaáva yvatekuépe ĝuarã.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Balanco Ñemboguapy Ojoapykuéva ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

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