Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Ƙirar Kayan Ɗaki Competition Category.

AzurfaKayan Ɗaki· 2022

Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Kayan Ɗaki Category

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The Design

About Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa

Balanco tsari ne na tubalan da za a iya shimfiɗa su waje ɗaya waɗanda ke aiki a matsayin wuraren zama, teburori da kayan wasa. Za a iya jera tubalan masu fuskoki da yawa, sanya su da kuma shimfiɗa su ta hanyoyi da dama. Daidaita tubalan yana buƙatar haƙuri da nutsuwa, don haka abokai da iyalai za su iya raba Balanco a gida. Tsarin ya dogara ne akan kumfa kuma yana da nauyi kaɗan, sannan kayan gogewa na feld mai launin ƙasa yana da laushi idan aka taɓa shi. Tubalan suna da aminci ga ƙananan yara kuma sun kasance masu ƙarfi sosai da manya za su iya zama akansu. Girman da ya bambanta yana dacewa da tsawon yara da manya duka.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Balanco Aikin Farko: Kujerar Zama Mai Shimfiɗawa ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

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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