3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi

3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in Baby-, Kinder- en Kinderproducten Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerBabyproducten· 2025

3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct

by Nastaran Akbari and Davood Manafi

Client: Madstudio

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Babyproducten Category

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The Design

About 3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct

De 3 Khan is een innovatief product voor kinderen van 1 tot 7 jaar, ontworpen om creativiteit en ontwikkelingsvaardigheden te bevorderen door middel van assemblage. Het transformeert in drie configuraties: Single Table, Double Table en Cottage, allemaal verpakt in The Box of 3 Khan (De Vrachtwagen). Het product bevordert praktische vaardigheden via mechanische verbindingen en gereedschap, terwijl het fantasierijk spel aanmoedigt. Met handgeschilderde illustraties geïnspireerd op Het Boek der Koningen; een episch werk van Perzische literatuur, stimuleert het gezinsinteractie en het vertellen van verhalen, waardoor het een waardevol product is voor zowel leren als culturele verbinding.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. 3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. 3 Khan Multifunctioneel Kinderproduct wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 3 Khan is designed for children aged one to seven, offering versatile functionality as detailed below: 1. Single Table 2. Double Table 3. Cottage And a Truck (The Box of 3 Khan)
Dimensions & Packaging: The 3 Khan pack includes:
- Single Table: 600 mm, 500 mm, 560 mm
- Double Table: 1200 mm, 500 mm, 560 mm
- Cottage: 884 mm, 500 mm, 902 mm
- Child's Chair for Ages 1 to 3: 280 mm, 300 mm/260mm, 420 mm
- Child's Chair for Ages 3 to 7: 280 mm, 300 mm, 420 mm
- Four metal connectors for attaching the single table's top to its legs
- Two metal connectors for the double table
- Two metal connectors for the cottage
- Truck for The Box of 3 Khan: 670 mm, 530 mm, 320 mm
Tags: Kids, Children, Furniture, Table, Cottage, Family, Toy, Education, Entertainment
Production Technology: With the rising popularity of multi-user products, this item is designed to meet the diverse needs of children. Its main structure is made of plywood, with hand-painted images from the Shahnameh(The Book of Kings; an epic work of Persian literature). The aluminum connections feature a sliding design, allowing for three different configurations, thereby enhancing its versatility.
Design Challenge: The product's bodies are positioned using easily assembled joints that require no mechanical tools. A key challenge was ensuring these joints were strong enough to hold the structures. Various designs were tested, but most were rejected due to looseness. Ultimately, sliding joints of suitable lengths and widths were achieved through trial and error.
Research: This product, designed for children aged one to seven, was developed through research on children's needs and parental insights. It features versatile dimensions that allow for conversion between a single table, a double table, and a cottage, considering budget constraints and limited home space. Key goals include enhancing parent-child relationships, encouraging discussions about stories, and fostering children's skills through assembly activities.
Inspiration: As children grow and their needs change at each developmental stage, they encounter various challenges that require adaptability from their families. The rise of technology has also impacted the quality of interactions between parents and children. This product is designed to meet these evolving needs, empowering families to navigate these transitions successfully and foster stronger connections.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 in Tehran and finished in November 2024 in Tehran.
Operation Flow: We modeled the three states that the product can transform into and examined the connections between them, ensuring they are secure and strong. One design goal was to connect the parts like a puzzle, so we chose aluminum for the connections due to its suitability for extrusion. We used plywood for the main parts to create grooves that guide assembly, making it easy to put together. We optimized the lengths to enhance strength while incorporating a measure of flexibility.
Team Members: Designer : Ms. Nastaran Akbari
Engineer : Dr. Davood Manafi
Painter : Ms.Leila Sohbati
Image Credits: Photographer : deedstudio
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