Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Tiyarina Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiTiyarina· 2022

Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Tiyarina Category

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The Design

About Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq

Balanco kanmi huk tanta bloquekunam, tiyanapaq, mesapaq hinaspa pukllana imakunapaq servin. Achka rikchayniyuq bloquekunaqa achka hina kamachina, churana hinaspa huñuy atinmi. Bloquekunata pampachaspaqa pacienciatam munan hinaspa tiyaykuytam, chaymi Balancoqa wasipi masikunawan hinaspa ayllukunawan rakinakuy atin. Estructurantaqa espumamantam ruwasqa hinaspa fasillam, allpa colorniyuq fieltro tukukuyninqa llampum llamiyta. Bloquekunaqa uchuy wawakunapaq allinmi hinaspa hatun runakunapaq tiyanapaq allin takyayniyuqmi. Iskay niray sayaykunaqa wawakunapaqpas hatun runakunapaqpas sayanmanjina allinmi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Balanco Tiyana Huñunayuq achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

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