Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감 by Ying Cui is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 철상 in 완구, 게임 및 취미 제품 디자인 Competition Category.

철완구· 2023

Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감

by Ying Cui

Client: Yino Studio

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 완구 Category

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The Design

About Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감

모르큐브(Morcube)는 창의적인 조립과 퍼즐 놀이를 위해 디자인된 모듈형 원목 장난감이다. 각 큐브는 모든 면이 75mm이며, 내추럴 마감 처리된 단풍나무로 제작되었다. 정밀 가공된 다섯 개의 부품이 하나의 큐브를 이루며, 접착제 없이 전통적인 장부맞춤(모르타이스 앤 테논) 기법으로 결합된다. 큐브는 서로 밀어 끼우고 다시 빼낼 수 있는 주먹장 이음(도브테일 조인트)을 통해 연결된다. 각 장부에 적용된 45도 경사면은 부드러운 움직임을 가능하게 한다. 모르큐브는 창의적 사고를 북돋우며 어린이와 성인 모두에게 구조적인 도전 과제를 제공한다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Morcube 모듈형 원목 장난감, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Morcube is a versatile toy that allows users the opportunity of exploring their creativity with challenges on every level. It is like a blank canvas with infinite possibilities. With the special locking mechanism, it also provides an intellectual challenge for puzzle lovers. Morcube is 100% made of wood with natural finish. The smooth feel of these precision-cut pieces make it a joy to play with. Moreover, the high quality of maple wood and craftsmanship ensure that it lasts for years.
Dimensions & Packaging: 75 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm
Tags: Toy, Wooden Toy, Toy Block, Brain Teaser, Modular Toy, Mortise and Tenon, 3D Toy, Architectual Toy, Creative Tool
Production Technology: Each cube consists of 5 wooden parts that are fixed together with traditional mortise and tenon without applying glue. The slots in the tenon retain certain elasticity, ensuring the cubes perform well for both structural requirements and user experience. A 45-degree bevel on each side of the tenon guarantees smooth sliding movement. The components of each cube are precisely manufactured by customized machines with a final touch by hand. The cube is the work where craftsmanship meets engineering.
Design Challenge: As we know wood is very challenging to be processed with high precision, and it is a live material that changes everyday with humidity. In spite of that, we insist on using wood as the material to create a toy that can be passed from generation to generation due to its natural feeling and for the purpose of being sustainable for people and environment. After many testing and structural adjustments, our product finally achieved the effect that we expect it to be.
Inspiration: It is always been my passion to create interactive tools that nurture creativity, emotions and sense of sustainability. Morcube, unlike ordinary wooden stacking blocks, has joinery structure inspired by traditional mortise and tenon in wood crafts that makes many more shapes, structures and functions possible. Regarding to the material, I believe that wood is safe and friendly to people, and its appearance will never be out of date whether for children or adults.
Project Duration: The project started in Augest 2021 in Shanghai and now we are still looking for manufacturers and e-commerce platforms to sell our products.
Operation Flow: Each morcube is connected by dovetail mortise and tenon. To connect, align a tenon with a mortise and slide in; to disassemble, you can either slide it out or simply pull them apart. The tenons are designed with specific level of friction and elasticity that they wouldn’t break when being twitched out. It even creates satisfying sound and interaction that people can’t stop playing it. Thanks to the sliding system, it allows more design figurations to build while appreciating traditional craft.