Quri Pukllana · 2026
Cuboro Wave Ñawpaq Ruray: Rumi Puriy Ñan
- A' Design Award Quri Premiu 2026 in Pukllana
- CLIENT: Cuboro AG
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 75,916
- Verification code 7EFDEC2314 · Verify this award
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About Cuboro Wave Ñawpaq Ruray: Rumi Puriy Ñan
Qillqa: Cuboro Wave nisqaqa modular rumi puriy ñan sistematam wave hina rikch'aq elementokunawan mirachin, chaykunam rumikunata qhispay uray wichay kuyuyman churan. Pisiyachisqa geometría rurayqa sumaq rikch'ayta ruraywanmi tinkuchin, chaymantam wawakunapaq hinaspa hatun runakunapaqpas facil pukllanata qun. Swiss Wood certificasqa beech k'ullumanta sostenible ruraymanta, mana p'akikuq elementokunaqa Cuboro conjuntokunawan allinta tinkun. Wave nisqaqa mosoq pukllay dimensiontam apamun, chaymi creatividadta, concentracionta hinaspa espacial imaginacionta kallpachan, hinaspapas wiñay yachachiy hinaspa emocional valorta takyachin.
About the A' Design Award Quri Premiu
Cuboro Wave Ñawpaq Ruray: Rumi Puriy Ñan A' Design Award Quri Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta ñawpak kallari, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Quri mishak kashkakunaka mushuk yuyay achka, ñawpakta rikuk shinallatak achikyaska rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Cuboro Wave Ñawpaq Ruray: Rumi Puriy Ñan ashtawan alabashka, mushuk ñankunata churak shinallatak hatun valorta kuk yuyay kanata munanku. Kay Quri Premiu japishka diseñuka hanak, yupaychashka rurashka kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Cuboro Wave Ñawpaq Ruray: Rumi Puriy Ñan munayta kallarichin, yuyayta kallarichin, ruraytapash kallarichin shinallatak kuyaychin.
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- Unique Properties
- Cuboro Wave is the Extra Set for dynamic, flowing runs. Specially crafted wave elements guide marbles in smooth up and down motions before they roll onto the next level. The clear design unites aesthetics and function, fitting seamlessly into the modular Cuboro system. Sustainably produced in Switzerland from Swiss Wood certified beech, Wave enriches the Starter Sets with new dynamics, unique effects, and enduring play value.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: 230 x 230 x 57 mm, Weight: 1.55 kg. The set contains 22 elements, crafted from Swiss Wood certified beech. All Cuboro elements are produced in Switzerland, including the packaging. The hand-folded box is highly robust and provides safe, dry storage, protecting the elements from moisture.
- Tags
- Marble run, Wooden toy, Swiss design, Creative play, Educational toy, Minimalist design, Precision craftsmanship, Modular construction, Sustainable Swiss wood, Timeless toy
- Production Technology
- Cuboro Wave is crafted from untreated, Swiss Wood certified beech, air-dried and precision-milled to ensure perfect fit and smooth play. Produced entirely in Switzerland under the highest safety and quality standards, the robust elements embody durability, sustainability, and timeless design. Part of the Cuboro system since 1986, Wave continues the tradition of combining natural materials with precision engineering.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge in developing Cuboro Wave was to transform the natural motion of water into precise wooden elements that function reliably within the modular system. Designing curves that both guide marbles smoothly and fit seamlessly with existing cubes required extensive prototyping. Limited by wood properties and production tolerances, the team overcame obstacles through iterative testing and close collaboration with skilled joiners.
- Research
- Research Type: Applied design research. Objective: Expand Cuboro with dynamic, visually engaging elements. Methodology: Iterative design, prototyping, testing. Tools: Sketches, CAD models, 3D prototypes. Participants: Designer, joinery partners, children as test players. Results: Wave-shaped track elements. Insights: New dimension of play, stronger brand identity. Impact: Enhances education, creativity, and market visibility.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for Cuboro Wave originated while sailing across gentle waves, where the smooth and rhythmic motion suggested the idea of translating this natural flow into a marble run system. The objective was to embody this dynamic energy within the Cuboro system, uniting Swiss precision with the rhythm of nature while at the same time introducing a new dimension of play that encourages users to discover novel movement patterns, explore creative strategies, and experience the element of surprise.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2024 in Bern, Switzerland, and was completed in June 2025 with the official launch of Cuboro Wave. It was publicly presented in July 2025 at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, within the Swiss Pavilion.
- Operation Flow
- Cuboro Wave is an add-on set that lets marbles glide up and down in smooth wave motions before continuing onto the next level. Players combine the wave elements with existing Cuboro cubes to create endless new tracks. The flowing movement adds surprise and excitement, inviting children and adults alike to experiment, adjust, and discover new possibilities in every run.
- Patents
- Design Patent Pending. Cuboro AG, 2025.
Copyrights belong to Cuboro AG, 2025.
Trademark (1986) Cuboro AG. - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave open packaging with contents, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave marble run, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave closed packaging design, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave track from above, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave play situation with two children, 2025.
Video Credits: Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave product video, 2025.
