Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
SilivaFenicha· 2022
Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina
Client: Tati
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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About Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina
Balanco ndi mtundu wa mabuloko oyikika pamwamba pa ina omwe amagwira ntchito ngati mipando, matebulo ndi zinthu zoseweretsa. Mabuloko amitundu yosiyanasiyana amatha kukonzedwa, kuyikidwa ndi kuwunjikidwa m'njira zambiri. Kuyikanitsa mabuloko pafupi ndi limodzi kumafuna kuleza mtima ndi bata, motero Balanco angagawidwe pakati pa anzake ndi mabanja panyumba. Mkangano wake wapangidwa kuchokera ku fothamu ndipo ndi wopepuka, ndipo malekezero a felifeli amitundu ya nthaka ndi ofewa pakukhudza. Mabuloko awa ndi otetezeka kwa ana aang'ono ndipo amakhalabe olimba mokwanira kuti akulu akhale pamenepo. Kukula kosiyanasiyana kumagwirizana ndi kutalika kwa ana ndi akulu omwe.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Balanco Mipando Yoyika Pamwamba pa Ina ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
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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
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