Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel by Chih-Yun Li

Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel by Chih-Yun Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Bronse in Leker, spill og hobbyproduktdesign Competition Category.

BronseLeke· 2025

Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel

by Chih-Yun Li

Client: Li Chih-Yun

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Leke Category

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The Design

About Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel

Crabee er et flyteleke-hjelpemiddel for barn mellom 3 og 9 år. Crabee er utviklet for å redusere vannskrekk gjennom interaktivt lek. Det modulære skallet er laget av vannbestandig skum og inkluderer fem ringer med forskjellig diameter, slik at den koniske kroppen kan justeres etter hvert barns størrelse. Barna kan kaste, fange og plassere ringene på kroppen. To periskoper gir utsikt til undervannsverdenen fra overflaten. Flytende baller legger til en skattejakt-lek. Barn med forskjellige svømmeferdigheter kan leke sammen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Crabee Svømmelæringshjelpemiddel tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Crabee is a learning flotation device designed for children aged 3 to 9, to reduce their fear of water through interactive play. Its modular shell design lets children switch between different play modes, enhancing their water adaptability while having fun.
Additionally, accessories such as periscopes and floating balls are included, allowing children of various swimming abilities to engage together. This helps prepare them for future swimming lessons and reduces the risk of drowning.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1. All five rings are assembled: the dimensions are 44 cm in height, 38 cm in length, and 36 cm in width. With three rings assembled, the height is 34 cm.
2. The diameters of the five rings: from largest to smallest, are 36 cm, 33 cm, 30 cm, 26 cm, and 21 cm.
3. The product uses eva foam, mirrors, and polycarbonate.
Tags: Flotation device, Children, Learning
Production Technology: 1. The main body and five rings are made from eva foam, offering water resistance, high chemical stability, and durability, produced using foam molding technology, followed by cooling and cutting processes.
2. Periscope housing constructed from pp plastic using injection molding technology, cooled, polished, and surface-treated.
3. Periscope lenses are made from pc plastic using injection molding technology. After cooling, the lenses are polished and coated to achieve optimal optical clarity and durability.
Design Challenge: This project initially used pvc and pp to manufacture the products to reduce storage space. However, these materials are prone to rupture, posing safety risks, and users are unwilling to inflate the products before each use. Additionally, discussions with manufacturers revealed that pvc and pp face challenges in buoyancy calculations and cannot produce intricate designs. After careful consideration, we decided to switch to eva materials to extend the product's lifespan and simplify production.
Research: We collect secondary data to analyze the shortcomings of swimming aids available in the market and employ qualitative research methods to interview parents. This helps us understand their educational approaches and the timing and circumstances under which children learn to become comfortable with water. Ultimately, we integrate child development benchmarks to provide tailored play recommendations for users of different ages, incorporating short stories to enhance children's learning motivation.
Inspiration: According to the world health organization , approximately 370,000 people die from drowning each year globally, with 60% of these deaths occurring in children under the age of 18. Drowning is also a leading cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 4. We interviewed a primary school swimming instructor, who indicated that individuals who fear water are at a higher risk of drowning. Therefore, reducing children's fear of water through appropriate education is crucial for ensuring their safety in aquatic environments.
Project Duration: The project began in June 2023 and completed the samples in February 2024. Expert testing is scheduled for August with plans to launch in mid-2025.
Operation Flow: First the crabee’s body (a conical tube) can be adjusted according to the child's body size, allowing for the assembly of different sizes that can be held and floated on the water. Second, children can throw, catch, and place multiple rings onto the crabee, helping it find its shell. Third, children who are not yet able to hold their breath can use crabee's eyes (periscopes) to explore the underwater world while staying at the water's surface. Finally, children can use floating and sinking gems (floating balls) to play a treasure hunt game.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Li Chih-Yun
Assistant Designer: Lin Yu-He, Wu Yi-Chen, Chen Zih-Jin, Chuang Chu-An
Professor: Li Kai-Chu
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Li Chih-Yun, 2024
Image #2: Creator Li Chih-Yun, 2024
Image #3: Creator Li Chih-Yun, 2024
Image #4: Creator Li Chih-Yun, 2024
Image #5: Creator Li Chih-Yun, 2024