Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Železna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje izdelkov za dojenčke, otroke in najstnike Competition Category.

ŽeleznaIzdelki za dojenčke· 2021

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla

by Evelina Tumas and Ingrida Bieliauske

Client: Edu2

Železna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Izdelki za dojenčke Category

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The Design

About Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla

Mirabu je senzorična ugibalna škatla, zasnovana kot igra tipanja in ugibanja za otroke. Predmeti so postavljeni v škatlo, otrok pa skozi zakrite luknje seže z roko, da otipa in opiše, kaj je skrito, ne da bi pogledal. Ena stranica je prozorna, tako da lahko drugi otroci opazujejo igro, dajejo namige ali škatlo uporabijo kot gledališki oder. Škatla je izdelana iz lesa in vezanega lesa za vsakodnevno uporabo ter meri 225 x 345 x 209 milimetrov. Barvite klobučevinaste kroglice zapolnjujejo luknje na pokrovu, ki lahko služijo tudi kot pripomoček za učenje štetja in prepoznavanja barv. Mirabu je pakiran v ploščatih delih, tako da si ga otroci lahko sestavijo sami.

The Recognition

About the Železna nagrada A' Design Award

Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla je prejemnik Železne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje dobrim oblikovanjem, ki izpolnjujejo profesionalne in industrijske zahteve, pričakovane od dobro zasnovanih stvaritev. Prejemniki Železne nagrade kažejo veliko spretnost, visoko specializacijo, strokovno razumevanje in ustvarjalne zmožnosti svojih ustvarjalcev. Od Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjena, občudovana in ljubljena stvaritev, ki je praktična in inovativna. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Železno nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse panoge in ima kompetentne tehnične lastnosti, povezane s strokovnim znanjem in talentom. Zaradi svoje temeljitosti si Sensory Guessing Box Mirabu Senzorična ugibalna škatla zasluži spoštovanje in je zasnovan tako, da zagotavlja izboljšave kakovosti življenja, ki pomagajo narediti svet boljši kraj.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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