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Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e by Bruno Oro

Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Pláta in Tekove Aty Jejapo Competition Category.


PlátaTekove Aty· 2025

Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Tekove Aty Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e

Maple Ñembojevypy ha'e peteĩ moñe'ẽrã mitã'i kuérape g̃uarã ojapo ñembojevypy mba'e porãha ha oikekuaáva. Maple, peteĩ osito remimoĩ, rembiasakue rupive, ko moñe'ẽrã oñe'ẽ umi apañuãi mitã'i kuéra ojehupyty pohãnoha rendápe ohóvo jave. Umi ta'ãnga hesakãva ha umi tapicha oñemoĩkuaáva rupive, ko aranduka ombo'e mitã'i kuérape mba'éichapa oiko ñembojevypy rape. Oikuave'ẽvo peteĩ tembiasakue oñemoĩkuaáva rehe, ohupyty omboyke py'amirĩ ha omokyre'ỹ peteĩ ñeha'ã porã, omoporãvévo mitã'i kuéra rekoha tesãi ñangarekohárape ha omokyre'ỹvo ñentende ha pytyvõ ñembojevypy aja.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e 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 Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e 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. Maples Workout Moñe'ẽrã Tembo'e ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Maples Workout was created to show children that rehabilitation can be fun, easing worries about medical appointments. This book follows Maple, the teddy bear, on exciting exercises that make rehab enjoyable. It teaches young readers about the steps in the rehab journey, emphasizing that getting stronger can be a playful adventure. As part of a larger initiative, it highlights user-centered design to improve children’s experiences in healthcare, making visits less daunting and more fun.
Dimensions & Packaging
10 by 8 inches hard book
Tags
Maple, orthotics, childrens healthcare, user experience, medical appointments, disability awareness, storybook, pediatric rehabilitation, emotional support, engaging design
Production Technology
For Maples Workout, the design process involved a blend of storytelling and user-centered design methodologies. We conducted workshops with children and parents to understand their needs and fears related to rehabilitation. Using feedback, we created engaging illustrations and relatable characters that resonate with young readers. Techniques like iterative prototyping were employed to refine the narrative and visuals. The book combines digital tools for illustration with traditional printing methods, ensuring vibrant, child-friendly pages that enhance the reading experience.
Design Challenge
The creative challenge involved addressing the emotional barriers children face during medical appointments. Overcoming societal misconceptions about disabilities was crucial, as was ensuring that the design resonated with young audiences. Historically, children's resources have been limited, leading to anxiety in clinical settings. External factors like healthcare regulations influenced content accuracy, while advancements in technology allowed for engaging illustrations and interactive elements. Collaborating with medical professionals ensured the project was both informative and supportive, fostering a positive impact on children’s experiences.
Research
This design research focuses on improving children's experiences in healthcare settings, specifically for those with disabilities. The objectives include reducing anxiety during medical visits and educating children about clinical procedures. We employed qualitative methods, using interviews and observations to gather data. Participants included children, parents, and healthcare professionals. The results revealed that relatable resources significantly eased children's fears. Insights showed that engaging designs can foster comfort and understanding, ultimately impacting how healthcare is delivered, enhancing both societal awareness and design practices.
Inspiration
This project was inspired by the need for relatable resources for children facing frequent medical appointments, particularly those with disabilities like cerebral palsy. I aimed to create an engaging experience to reduce anxiety and make clinical visits more approachable. My background in Industrial Design and research on user experience in healthcare guided the development. Collaborating with healthcare professionals ensured the content was informative and comforting for young readers.
Project Duration
Project developed in Spring 2024 at Iowa State University
Operation Flow
Maples Workout engages children through a relatable narrative that transforms the experience of rehabilitation into an adventure. Interaction occurs as young readers follow Maple's journey, identifying with the character and his exercises. Key frames include playful exercises that children can relate to, making the concept of rehabilitation more approachable. By presenting medical procedures in a fun context, the book reduces anxiety and promotes understanding. This design performs better by fostering a positive mindset toward rehabilitation, encouraging cooperation and participation in their healing journey.
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Maples Workout © 2024 by Bruno Oro is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
To view a copy of this license, visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

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