Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Produtos para Bebés, Crianças e Jovens Competition Category.

FerroProdutos para Bebés· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Produtos para Bebés Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação

Mirabu é uma caixa sensorial de adivinhação concebida como um jogo de tocar e adivinhar para crianças. Os objetos são colocados dentro da caixa e a criança introduz as mãos através de orifícios cobertos para sentir e descrever o que está escondido, sem olhar. Um dos painéis é transparente, permitindo que outras crianças assistam ao jogo, deem pistas ou usem a caixa como um cenário de teatro. A caixa é feita de madeira e contraplacado para uso diário e mede 225 por 345 por 209 milímetros. Bolas de feltro coloridas preenchem os orifícios da tampa, podendo também apoiar a contagem e o reconhecimento de cores. A Mirabu é fornecida em embalagem plana, para que as próprias crianças a possam montar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Caixa Sensorial de Adivinhação merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: With this beautifully designed Sensory Guessing Box, children touch and feel what they find inside the box and describe without looking. Place different objects inside and invite a child to put hands through the covered holes. When creating playthings for children, multifunctionality is a key. One of the panels is transparent to allow other children to watch the game or create a scene for a theatre play. Cover the lid with felt balls to enhance the sensory experience and give a pop!
Dimensions & Packaging: 225x345x209 mm
Tags: sensory box, sensory play, sensory experience, toys for kids, educational toys
Production Technology: The main goal was to make a touch and guess box that can be used for everyday play. First, it was considered to use sturdy cardboard for a box, however, while testing with children, it turned out that the construction is too weak, so wood and plywood were chosen. A transparent panel was introduced for others to watch the process or made a theatre scene to have more play opportunities and encourage engagement.
Design Challenge: Development of new products for children requires many factors to be considered. In this case, visualizing as many play scenarios as possible was crucial. It determined the choice of materials and the aesthetics of the design. MIRABU comes flat-packed so that children can assemble the box themselves. This design decision serves several purposes - first, it saves space and logistics costs, secondly, children feel more engage when they build their own plaything.
Inspiration: Children are attracted to secrets and hidden things. Combining the sense of mystery and sensory experience while touching the objects, Mirabu was created to be a fun yet educational game for children.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2019 in Vilnius and finished in August 2020.
Operation Flow: Visualizing a play scenario is crucial when designing a product for children. With a sensory guessing box, a teacher or a parent puts some things inside a box and invites a child to put his/her hands through the covered holes. A child tries to guess what is hiding inside only by touching. If a child has a difficult time guessing, others watching from the other side can see an object through the transparent panel and give a hint. Also, a child can push through a colorful felt ball on the top lid and peak what is inside. The holes on the lid can be used for learning to count, recognize colors, and enhance the sensory experience.
Team Members: Designer Evelina Tumas
Designer Ingrida Bieliauskė
Image Credits: Photographer Karolis Milasevičius