Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda in Disinn tal-Għamara Competition Category.

FiddaGħamara· 2022

Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda Winner in Għamara Category

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The Design

About Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli

Balanco huwa sett ta' blokok impilabbli li jservu bħala bilqiegħda, imwejjed u oġġetti tal-logħob. Il-blokok b'ħafna faċċati jistgħu jiġu rranġati, ipposizzjonati u mpilati b'ħafna modi. Il-bilanċ tal-blokok jeħtieġ paċenzja u kalma, għalhekk Balanco jista' jinqasam bejn il-ħbieb u l-familji fid-dar. L-istruttura hija bbażata fuq il-fowm u ħafifa, u l-finitura tal-feltru bi tonalitajiet tal-art hija ratba għall-mess. Il-blokok huma sikuri għat-tfal żgħar u jibqgħu solidi biżżejjed biex l-adulti joqogħdu bilqiegħda fuqhom. Id-daqsijiet varji jaqblu mal-għoli kemm tat-tfal kif ukoll tal-adulti.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda

Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż straordinarjament mogħti lil disinji tal-ogħla livell, sbieħ u impressjonanti. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Fidda huma xogħlijiet brillanti ħafna u kreattivi ħafna li juru l-għarfien espert, it-talent u l-aċċuratezza tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli ikun xogħol mill-isbaħ, eżemplari, professjonali ħafna u innovattiv bil-fond. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Fidda huwa invenzjoni notevoli u mammirata li tikkontribwixxi biex jitwessgħu l-fruntieri tal-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija. Balanco Bilqiegħda Impilabbli huwa ħolqien li ħafna jinvidjawh, li jqajjem ix-xewqat, iġib sentimenti pożittivi u joħloq tgħaġġib u mistagħġib.

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