Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina by Bruno Oro

Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ario in Volenitia Competition Category.

ArioVolenitia· 2025

Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Volenitia Category

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The Design

About Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina

O le Asiasiga a Maple i le Falemai o se tusi tala mo tamaiti ua mamanuina e fesoasoani i faitau talavou e fa'afaigofie taimi asiasi i le falemai. O le tala e mulimuli atu ia Maple, o se urosa teddy, e asiasi i le falemai e a'oa'o ai e uiga i mea fa'apipi'i fa'afomaiga (orthotics) atoa ma le faiga fa'afoma'i. O ata manaia fa'apea fo'i ma le tala e mafai ona fa'atatau e fa'amoemoe e fa'aitiitia ai le popolevale ma fa'atupuina le malamalama. E ala i le fa'aaliga atu o faiga fa'afalemai i se auala fa'afilemu, e fa'amalosia ai e lenei tusi tamaiti e fa'afesaga'i ma a latou poto masani fa'afoma'i ma le faatuatua, ma suia ai tulaga e ono fa'ateatea ai i avanoa a'oa'o lelei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Maples Clinic Visit Tusi Tala Fa'aA'oa'oina o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Maples Clinic Visit helps children facing frequent medical appointments by providing relatable information. The story follows Maple, a teddy bear who needs orthotics to walk, explaining clinical procedures in a comforting way. Aimed at children with cerebral palsy, the book reduces anxiety by familiarizing them with medical visits. It emphasizes user-centered design to improve children's healthcare experiences, making each appointment feel friendlier and less daunting.
Dimensions & Packaging: 10 by 8 inches hardbook
Tags: Maple, orthotics, children healthcare, user experience, medical appointments, disability awareness, storybook, pediatric rehabilitation, emotional support, engaging design
Production Technology: Maples Clinic Visit was developed using user-centered design methodologies, focusing on the emotional needs of children facing medical procedures. We conducted qualitative research, including interviews with parents and healthcare professionals, to inform the narrative and illustrations. The book features vibrant, engaging visuals created through digital illustration techniques, ensuring accessibility and appeal. Additionally, iterative prototyping allowed for testing the storyline with young audiences, enhancing relatability and understanding of clinical processes, particularly regarding orthotics.
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 Clinic Visit works by engaging children through a fun story about a teddy bear who goes to the clinic. The narrative transforms a potentially scary experience into an adventure, helping kids relate to Maples journey. Interaction occurs as children follow along with Maple, making them feel involved in the story. Key moments highlight important steps in medical visits, making it easier for kids to understand what to expect. This approach helps reduce anxiety, resulting in a more positive experience during real-life appointments and encouraging cooperation.
Patents: Maples Clinic Visit © 2024 by Bruno Oro is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
To view a copy of this license, visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/