Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Sudraba balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.
SudrabaMēbeles· 2022
Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi
Client: Tati
Sudraba balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category
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About Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi
Balanco ir saliekamu bloku komplekts, kas kalpo kā sēdvietas, galdi un rotaļu objekti. Daudzšķautņainos blokus var izkārtot, novietot un salikt kaudzē dažādos veidos. Bloku līdzsvarošanai nepieciešama pacietība un mierīgums, tāpēc Balanco var kopīgi izmantot draugi un ģimenes mājās. Konstrukcija ir veidota no putuplasta un ir viegla, savukārt zemes toņu filca apdare ir patīkama tausti. Bloki ir droši maziem bērniem un pietiekami izturīgi, lai uz tiem varētu apsēsties pieaugušie. Dažādie izmēri ir piemēroti gan bērnu, gan pieaugušo augumam.
The Recognition
About the Sudraba balva A' Design Award
Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi ir Sudraba balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ārkārtīgi prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir augstākās klases, krāšņiem un iespaidīgiem dizainiem. Sudraba ieguvēji ir ārkārtīgi spožas un ļoti radošas izpausmes, kas parāda to dizaineru izcilo kompetenci, talantu un asredzību. Sagaidāms, ka Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi būs lielisks, paraugdarbs, ļoti profesionāls un dziļi inovatīvs. Šis ar Sudraba balvu apbalvotais dizains ir ievērojams, apbrīnots izgudrojums, kas palīdz paplašināt mākslas, zinātnes, dizaina un tehnoloģiju robežas. Balanco Saliekamie sēdekļi ir radījums, kam daudzi apskauž, kas modina vēlmes, rada pozitīvas izjūtas un raisa izbrīnu un apbrīnu.
Behind the Design
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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
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