Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

IztacteocuitlatlCaltlapechtli· 2022

Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli

Balanco ce tlamantli motepēuhqui tetlālīlli tlen tlayecoa quen netlālīliztli, tlapechtin īhuan māhuiltīlōni. In miyec īxco tetlālīlli huelis motēca, motlālia īhuan motepēhua ic miyec tlamantli. In ītlanamiquiliz in tetlālīlli monequi tlapaccāyōhualiztli īhuan tlacēhuiliztli, ic Balanco huelis mocentelōz īca huāmpōhuān īhuan cihcīnyōtl ompa chāntli. In īnacayo poxāctli īhuan amo etic, īhuan in tlālticpac-tlapalli tilmahyōtl in ītzonquīzaliz yamānqui ic momātoca. In tetlālīlli amo tlen quinchīhua in cōconēmeh, īhuan tlacuahuac quen huelis motlālīah in huēhueintin. In nēnepantic tamachīuhqueh quināmiqui in īnquauhtiliz in cōconēmeh īhuan in huēhueintin.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Balanco Motlālīlōni Netlālīliztli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

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