Maples Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia Kawm by Bruno Oro

Maples Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia Kawm by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Zej Tsoom Competition Category.

NyiajZej Tsoom· 2025

Maples Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia Kawm

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Zej Tsoom Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia Kawm

Maple's Workout yog ib phau dab neeg rau menyuam yaus uas ua rau kev kho kom rov zoo muaj kev nthuav thiab yooj yim nkag siab. Los ntawm kev taug txuj kev nyuaj ntawm Maple, tus dais teddy, zaj dab neeg hais txog cov teeb meem uas cov menyuam nyeem ntawv ntsib thaum mus ntsib kws kho mob. Nrog rau cov duab ci ntsa iab thiab cov cim uas sib raug, phau ntawv qhia menyuam yaus txog cov txheej txheem kho kom rov zoo. Los ntawm kev muab ib zaj dab neeg sib raug, nws lub hom phiaj yog txo kev ntxhov siab thiab txhawb kev xav zoo, txhim kho menyuam yaus txoj kev paub hauv qhov chaw kho mob thaum txhawb kev nkag siab thiab kev koom tes thaum lub sij hawm kho kom rov zoo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Maples Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia 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 Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia 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 Workout Phau Dab Neeg Qhia 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 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.
Patents: Maples Workout © 2024 by Bruno Oro is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/