Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Besi in Reka Bentuk Produk Bayi, Kanak-kanak dan Anak-anak Competition Category.

BesiProduk Bayi· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Produk Bayi Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria

Mirabu ialah kotak teka deria yang direka sebagai permainan sentuh dan teka untuk kanak-kanak. Objek diletakkan di dalam kotak, dan kanak-kanak memasukkan tangan menerusi lubang bertutup untuk merasa dan menerangkan apa yang tersembunyi tanpa melihatnya. Satu panel adalah lutsinar, membolehkan kanak-kanak lain menyaksikan permainan, memberikan petunjuk, atau menggunakan kotak ini sebagai pentas teater. Kotak ini diperbuat daripada kayu dan papan lapis untuk kegunaan harian dan berukuran 225 kali 345 kali 209 milimeter. Bola gebu berwarna-warni mengisi lubang pada penutupnya, yang turut dapat membantu pembelajaran mengira dan mengenal warna. Mirabu direka dalam bentuk pek rata supaya kanak-kanak boleh memasangnya sendiri.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Kotak Teka Deria dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: With this beautifully designed Sensory Guessing Box, children touch and feel what they find inside the box and describe without looking. Place different objects inside and invite a child to put hands through the covered holes. When creating playthings for children, multifunctionality is a key. One of the panels is transparent to allow other children to watch the game or create a scene for a theatre play. Cover the lid with felt balls to enhance the sensory experience and give a pop!
Dimensions & Packaging: 225x345x209 mm
Tags: sensory box, sensory play, sensory experience, toys for kids, educational toys
Production Technology: The main goal was to make a touch and guess box that can be used for everyday play. First, it was considered to use sturdy cardboard for a box, however, while testing with children, it turned out that the construction is too weak, so wood and plywood were chosen. A transparent panel was introduced for others to watch the process or made a theatre scene to have more play opportunities and encourage engagement.
Design Challenge: Development of new products for children requires many factors to be considered. In this case, visualizing as many play scenarios as possible was crucial. It determined the choice of materials and the aesthetics of the design. MIRABU comes flat-packed so that children can assemble the box themselves. This design decision serves several purposes - first, it saves space and logistics costs, secondly, children feel more engage when they build their own plaything.
Inspiration: Children are attracted to secrets and hidden things. Combining the sense of mystery and sensory experience while touching the objects, Mirabu was created to be a fun yet educational game for children.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2019 in Vilnius and finished in August 2020.
Operation Flow: Visualizing a play scenario is crucial when designing a product for children. With a sensory guessing box, a teacher or a parent puts some things inside a box and invites a child to put his/her hands through the covered holes. A child tries to guess what is hiding inside only by touching. If a child has a difficult time guessing, others watching from the other side can see an object through the transparent panel and give a hint. Also, a child can push through a colorful felt ball on the top lid and peak what is inside. The holes on the lid can be used for learning to count, recognize colors, and enhance the sensory experience.
Team Members: Designer Evelina Tumas
Designer Ingrida Bieliauskė
Image Credits: Photographer Karolis Milasevičius