Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VolafotsyFanaka· 2022

Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra

Balanco dia andiana bloka azo atambatambatra izay ampiasaina ho fipetrahana, latabatra ary zavatra filalaovana. Ireo bloka misy endrika maro dia azo alahatra, apetraka ary atambatambatra amin'ny fomba maro. Ny fandanjalanjana ireo bloka dia mitaky faharetana sy fahatoniana, ka azo zaraina amin'ny namana sy fianakaviana ao an-trano ny Balanco. Ny firafitra dia mifototra amin'ny foam ary maivana, ary ny fahavitany amin'ny volon'ondry misy loko tany dia malefaka rehefa kasihina. Ireo bloka dia azo antoka ho an'ny ankizy madinika ary matevina ampy hipetrahan'ny olon-dehibe. Ny habe samihafa dia mifanaraka amin'ny halavan'ny ankizy sy ny olon-dehibe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Balanco Fipetrahana azo atambatambatra dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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