Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm by Bruno Oro

Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Kev Paub Txog Zej Tsoom, Kev Pab Dawb thiab Zej Tsoom Competition Category.

NyiajKev Pab Dawb· 2025

Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Kev Pab Dawb Category

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The Design

About Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm

Maple's Clinic Visit yog ib phau ntawv dab neeg rau menyuam yaus uas tsim los pab cov menyuam nyeem ntawv paub txog kev mus ntsib kws kho mob kom yooj yim. Zaj dab neeg qhia txog Maple, tus dais khoom ua si, uas mus ntsib tsev kho mob los kawm txog cov cuab yeej txhawb ceg taw thiab cov txheej txheem kho mob. Cov duab kos ntxim nyiam thiab zaj dab neeg nkag siab tau yog npaj los txo kev ntxhov siab thiab txhawb kev nkag siab. Los ntawm kev nthuav qhia cov txheej txheem kho mob hauv txoj kev nplij siab, phau ntawv no txhawb zog rau cov menyuam kom ntsib lawv cov kev paub kho mob nrog kev ntseeg siab, hloov cov xwm txheej uas yuav ntshai ua rau muaj sijhawm kawm zoo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm 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. Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm 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. Maples Clinic Visit Phau Ntawv Dab Neeg Qhia Kev Kawm 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: Maples Clinic Visit helps children facing frequent medical appointments by providing relatable information. The story follows Maple, a teddy bear who needs orthotics to walk, explaining clinical procedures in a comforting way. Aimed at children with cerebral palsy, the book reduces anxiety by familiarizing them with medical visits. It emphasizes user-centered design to improve children's healthcare experiences, making each appointment feel friendlier and less daunting.
Dimensions & Packaging: 10 by 8 inches hardbook
Tags: Maple, orthotics, children healthcare, user experience, medical appointments, disability awareness, storybook, pediatric rehabilitation, emotional support, engaging design
Production Technology: Maples Clinic Visit was developed using user-centered design methodologies, focusing on the emotional needs of children facing medical procedures. We conducted qualitative research, including interviews with parents and healthcare professionals, to inform the narrative and illustrations. The book features vibrant, engaging visuals created through digital illustration techniques, ensuring accessibility and appeal. Additionally, iterative prototyping allowed for testing the storyline with young audiences, enhancing relatability and understanding of clinical processes, particularly regarding orthotics.
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 Clinic Visit works by engaging children through a fun story about a teddy bear who goes to the clinic. The narrative transforms a potentially scary experience into an adventure, helping kids relate to Maples journey. Interaction occurs as children follow along with Maple, making them feel involved in the story. Key moments highlight important steps in medical visits, making it easier for kids to understand what to expect. This approach helps reduce anxiety, resulting in a more positive experience during real-life appointments and encouraging cooperation.
Patents: Maples Clinic Visit © 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/