Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

NyiajRooj Tog· 2022

Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau

Balanco yog ib pawg thawv sib tsub tau uas siv ua rooj zaum, rooj thiab khoom ua si. Cov thawv muaj ntau lub ntsej muag no muab tso, muab txiav thiab muab sib tsub tau ntau txoj kev. Kev ua kom cov thawv sib npaug xav tau kev ua siab ntev thiab kev nyob tus yees, yog li cov phooj ywg thiab tsev neeg tuaj yeem sib faib Balanco tom tsev. Cov qauv tsim yog siv foam ua thiab sib nqus, thiab qhov felt xim av dej av zoo mos rau kev kov. Cov thawv muaj kev nyab xeeb rau cov menyuam yaus me thiab tseem khov txaus rau cov neeg laus zaum. Cov qhov loj sib txawv haum rau qhov siab ntawm cov menyuam yaus thiab cov neeg laus.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Balanco Primary Function: Rooj Zaum Sib Tsub Tau yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

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