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Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus by Dina Dymova

Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus by Dina Dymova is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Khoom Siv Menyuam Mos, Menyuam Yaus thiab Menyuam Competition Category.


HlauKhoom Siv Menyuam· 2026

Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus

by Dina Dymova

Client: Dreamstudio

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Khoom Siv Menyuam Category

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The Design

About Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus

Book Text: Macaron Nido yog ib daim rooj tog uas ua rau koj hnov xeev xwm uas tus tsim vaj tsev architect Dina Dymova tau tsim, los sib xyaw kev sib sib zog nqus ergonomics nrog kev tsim vaj tsev tseeb meej. Tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm cov qauv khoom noj qab haus huv Fab Kis, nws cov ntsiab bionic, ntsiab kheej kheej zoo li ib lub zes tiv thaiv. Daim qauv tsim no pab kom yooj yim rau kev hloov mus rau lub chav pw nws tus kheej los ntawm kev qhia tus menyuam ua tus koom tsim uas xaiv cov xim thiab cov ntaub. Muaj cov ncej CNC milled thiab cov foam mos, daim qauv muab ib lub chaw pw ruaj khov thiab sov so rau cov menyuam yaus

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Macaron Nido Primary Function: Macaron Nido Co Txoj Chaw Pw Rau Menyuam Yaus tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Macaron acts as a psychological bridge, easing the difficult transition from co-sleeping to an independent bedroom. By involving the child as a "co-designer" who chooses colors, we build anticipation: the child loves the bed before it even arrives. This sense of ownership transforms a stressful move into an exciting game. Functionally, the bionic "huggable" shape reduces separation anxiety, creating a safe personal harbor where the child feels significant and secure.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 1300 x 2300 x 700 mm. Mattress: 900 x 1900 mm. Materials: CNC-milled Birch Plywood, High-Resilience (HR) Foam. Upholstery: Customizable (Micro-velour, Boucle). Features: Removable safety rail, modular assembly.
Tags
Kids Bed, Emotional Design, Children Furniture, Interactive Design, Bionic Shape, Upholstered Bed, Child Safety, Montessori Bedroom, Macaron, Luxury Nursery, Sensory Furniture, Soft Architecture, Playful Luxury, Customizable Bed, Ergonomic Sleeping, Tactile Experience, Sculptural Form, Safe Cocoon, Modern Kids Room
Production Technology
The core is crafted from durable birch plywood. The process began with the author's precise scale drawings, directly translated into a CNC optimized frame. The project's unique character relies on specialized sewing techniques. Specific tailoring solutions were rigorously refined during the manufacturing process to successfully replicate the authentic, soft "cream" aesthetic using High-Resilience (HR) foam.
Design Challenge
Research focused on emotional bonding and anxiety reduction. Methodology involved analyzing co-creation mechanics in furniture. Results showed that joint decision-making (choosing colors) significantly strengthens the parent-child connection, while round shapes lower visual stress. Insights suggest that this shared creativity forms lasting positive memories for adulthood. The impact is a design that serves as a relational anchor, blending psychological safety with family unity
Research
Research targeted sleep ergonomics and separation anxiety. Methodology combined Montessori principles with bionic form analysis. Observations of toddlers revealed that standard flat beds cause pillow slippage and insecurity. Results: The "Nido" shape physically retains bedding and reduces visual stress. Insights show that involving the child as a co-designer builds anticipation. Impact: The bed functions as an emotional anchor, transforming a stressful transition into a secure experience
Inspiration
The concept was born from maternal observation. I noticed my daughter's pillow and blanket constantly slid off her flat bed, interrupting her sleep. I decided to "wrap" the sides to physically contain the bedding. This functional need merged with the aesthetic of a macaron - round and safe. The design solves a real ergonomic problem while serving as a metaphor for a parent's protective hug, keeping the child warm and covered all night.
Project Duration
The project development began in June 2025 in Almaty and was completed in July 2025 in Almaty. Kazakhstan
Operation Flow
Interaction begins with a shared creative game: the child and parent select colors for the "cookie" and "filling" together. This collaborative process strengthens the family bond and gives the child a sense of ownership. Functionally, the bed operates as a safe cocoon; its soft, bionic bumpers eliminate injury risks common with sharp corners. The tactile, sensory-rich textiles provide a calming effect, ensuring better sleep and reducing nighttime anxiety.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Ruslan Tagiyev, Macaron Kids Bed, 2025. Image #2: Photographer Ruslan Tagiyev, Macaron Kids Bed, 2025. Image #3: Photographer Ruslan Tagiyev, Macaron Kids Bed, 2025. Image #4: Photographer Ruslan Tagiyev, Macaron Kids Bed, 2025. Image #5: Photographer Ruslan Tagiyev, Macaron Kids Bed, 2025.

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