Veggies Pukllana by Tati Ferrucio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Pukllana Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiPukllana· 2020

Veggies Pukllana

by Tati Ferrucio

Client: Tati Ferrucio

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Pukllana Category

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The Design

About Veggies Pukllana

¿Imaynatataq huk pukllana kuraq runakunata wawakunaman astawan ayllukachinman? Veggies nisqaqa iskay watamanta pichqa watakama wawakunapaq rurasqa pukllay huñum, hawapi huñunakuspa pukllanankupaq. Munanmi wawakunapa pachamamata maskhanankupaq yachay munayninkunata, hinallataq huk wawakunawan kuraq runakunawanpas rimanakuyta atiyninkunata wiñachinankuta. Kay ñiqin huñupiqa tawa yurahina pukllanakunam, iskay lampakunapas (huk wawapaq, huk hatunpaq) kimsa imaymana tikray atiy umankunayuq. Veggies nisqaqa riqsichikun allin kusikuypaq pukllayta kallpachasqanrayku achka imaymana watayuq wawakunapaq, mana ñawpaqmanta yachasqa hinachu, manataqmi qhari-warmi kay imaynallantataq kanankuna kallpachanchu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Veggies Pukllana A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Veggies Pukllana sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Veggies Pukllana mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Veggies is a set of toys developed for children between 2 to 5 years old, aiming to stimulate outdoor play. The goal is to enhance children's curiosity for exploring nature as well as their ability of socialization with other kids and adults. Unlike what the toy industry offers today, Veggies stands out for being a toy that does not reinforce gender stereotypes. Also, this set was designed to promote suitable and engaging play for children at a very wide and non-conventional range of age.
Dimensions & Packaging: Carrot toy dimensions: D 60 mm x H 155 mm
Beet toy dimensions: D 80 mm x H 105 mm
Onion toy dimensions: D 80 mm x H 80 mm
Potato toy dimensions: L 90 mm x W 70 mm x H 105 mm
Carrot foliage part: L 70 mm x W 12 mm x H 135 mm
Beet foliage part: L 80 mm x W 12 mm x H 135 mm
Onion foliage part: L 110 mm x W 12 mm x H 135 mm
Potato foliage part: L 110 mm x W 12 mm x H 135 mm
Children-size shovel handle: L 135 mm x W 38 mm x H38 mm
Adult-size shovel handle: L 185 mm x W 40 mm x H 40 mm
Shovel heads: L 72 mm x W 40 mm x H 125 mm
Tags: veggies, toy, outdoor, kids, emotional design, product design
Production Technology: The test prototype was 3D printed in PLA. After smoothing the plastic surface, the set was painted on the desired colors. Considering a more sustainable solution for the real product, the parts would be made of disposable plastic, grounded into grains and poured inside molds for the injection process. This process allows a mix of different plastics at the same time (polypropylene, PET, nylon, among others), as well as the addition of color pigments, and resistance and durability additives.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of this project was to develop a product that was resistant enough for the external environment conditions. The toy would be exposed to elements such as water, sand and earth, so choosing the right materials and fabrication process was key for the success of this project. In addition, children are unpredictable, so it was also important to study toy safety legislation in order to come up with a product that was safe for kids to create their own way to play.
Research: Veggies was based on a research about children's development. Data from toy manufactures, experts and doctors was collected to know what kind of play, activity and challenges were appropriate for each age. This information led the development of concepts that promote engaging play experiences. Studies related emotional design were also important on the development of the user experience. This project demanded questionnaires and interviews with 30 potential users/consumers for better understanding of the market segment and competitive price points. Veggies was tested in field with a 2-year old child in order to validate the final design in real conditions. Beside the fun experience, the toy surprisedly engage the toddler on learning the vegetable related vocabulary, activity that was not expected during the design development process.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this outdoor toy came from the need to reconnect families from the urban centers to the natural landscapes of their own cities. Through this analog and simple experience, Veggies also promotes creative play and safe family environments where children feel comfortable of sharing experiences with their relatives. In addition, this set of toys aims to teach children how to take care of their own food, encouraging the new generations to build a more sustainable living future.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2017 and finished in November 2017 at Universidade Federal Fluminense in Niterói, RJ - Brazil.
Operation Flow: The standard set has 4 toy vegetables (carrot, beet, onion and potato) and 2 shovels (one kids-size, one adult-size) with 3 different interchangeable heads. The vegetables are split in two pieces, so children can add small stones and shells and have a sensorial play with sound and vibration. In addition, the foliage parts are interchangeable, promoting different configurations for the vegetables. The set also allows hide and seek play as well as make-believe, since the child can bury/dig up the toy vegetables in the sand/earth.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Tatiana Ferrucio Ferreira, Veggies photoshoot, 2017.
Image #2: Photographer Tatiana Ferrucio Ferreira, Veggies photoshoot, 2017.
Image #3: Photographer Tatiana Ferrucio Ferreira, Veggies photoshoot, 2017.
Image #4: Photographer Tatiana Ferrucio Ferreira, Veggies photoshoot, 2017.
Image #5: Photographer Tatiana Ferrucio Ferreira, Veggies photoshoot, 2017.