Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha by Bruno Oro

Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage Competition Category.

IfezaIgishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage· 2025

Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Igishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha

Imyitozo ya Maple ni igitabo cy'inkuru cy'abana gishimishije kandi gitoroshye mu guteza imbere ubuvuzi bwo kuvugurura ubuzima. Binyuze mu butangiriro bwa Maple, idogobe, inkuru isobanura ibibazo abana basoma iyi nkuru bahura nabyo mu gihe cy'ibihe byo kwa muganga. Hamwe n'amashusho atangaje n'abantu b'inkuru bishobora kwitiranya, igitabo rigisha abana ku nzira yo kuvugurura ubuzima. Mu gutanga inkuru ishobora kwitiranya, igamije kugabanya guhangayika no guteza imbere imitekerereze myiza, bityo bikongera umusaruro ku bana mu bigo by'ubuvuzi mu gihe kiteza imbere gusobanukirwa no gufatanya mu gihe cyo kuvugurura ubuzima.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Maples Workout Igitabo cy'Inkuru ryo Kwigisha ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Maples Workout was created to show children that rehabilitation can be fun, easing worries about medical appointments. This book follows Maple, the teddy bear, on exciting exercises that make rehab enjoyable. It teaches young readers about the steps in the rehab journey, emphasizing that getting stronger can be a playful adventure. As part of a larger initiative, it highlights user-centered design to improve children’s experiences in healthcare, making visits less daunting and more fun.
Dimensions & Packaging: 10 by 8 inches hard book
Tags: Maple, orthotics, childrens healthcare, user experience, medical appointments, disability awareness, storybook, pediatric rehabilitation, emotional support, engaging design
Production Technology: For Maples Workout, the design process involved a blend of storytelling and user-centered design methodologies. We conducted workshops with children and parents to understand their needs and fears related to rehabilitation. Using feedback, we created engaging illustrations and relatable characters that resonate with young readers. Techniques like iterative prototyping were employed to refine the narrative and visuals. The book combines digital tools for illustration with traditional printing methods, ensuring vibrant, child-friendly pages that enhance the reading experience.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge involved addressing the emotional barriers children face during medical appointments. Overcoming societal misconceptions about disabilities was crucial, as was ensuring that the design resonated with young audiences. Historically, children's resources have been limited, leading to anxiety in clinical settings. External factors like healthcare regulations influenced content accuracy, while advancements in technology allowed for engaging illustrations and interactive elements. Collaborating with medical professionals ensured the project was both informative and supportive, fostering a positive impact on children’s experiences.
Research: This design research focuses on improving children's experiences in healthcare settings, specifically for those with disabilities. The objectives include reducing anxiety during medical visits and educating children about clinical procedures. We employed qualitative methods, using interviews and observations to gather data. Participants included children, parents, and healthcare professionals. The results revealed that relatable resources significantly eased children's fears. Insights showed that engaging designs can foster comfort and understanding, ultimately impacting how healthcare is delivered, enhancing both societal awareness and design practices.
Inspiration: This project was inspired by the need for relatable resources for children facing frequent medical appointments, particularly those with disabilities like cerebral palsy. I aimed to create an engaging experience to reduce anxiety and make clinical visits more approachable. My background in Industrial Design and research on user experience in healthcare guided the development. Collaborating with healthcare professionals ensured the content was informative and comforting for young readers.
Project Duration: Project developed in Spring 2024 at Iowa State University
Operation Flow: Maples Workout engages children through a relatable narrative that transforms the experience of rehabilitation into an adventure. Interaction occurs as young readers follow Maple's journey, identifying with the character and his exercises. Key frames include playful exercises that children can relate to, making the concept of rehabilitation more approachable. By presenting medical procedures in a fun context, the book reduces anxiety and promotes understanding. This design performs better by fostering a positive mindset toward rehabilitation, encouraging cooperation and participation in their healing journey.
Patents: Maples Workout © 2024 by Bruno Oro is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/