Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho by Bruno Oro

Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Bulshada Competition Category.

LacagBulshada· 2025

Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Bulshada Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho

Maple's Workout waa buug sheeko carruureed oo ka dhiga dib-u-habaynta mid xiiso leh oo la heli karo. Iyada oo loo marayo tacabuuraha Maple, oo ah orso ciyaareed, sheekaduhu waxay ka hadlaysaa caqabadaha ay akhriyayaasha yar yar la kulmaan inta lagu jiro ballamaha caafimaadka. Iyada oo leh sawirro midabyo firfircoon leh iyo jilayaal la xiriira, buuggani wuxuu carruurta wax ka baraa habka dib-u-habaynta. Iyada oo bixinaysa sheeko la xiriiri karo, ujeedadeedu waa in la yareeyo walbahaarka iyo in la kordhiyo fikrad wanaagsan, iyadoo kor u qaadaysa waayo-aragnimada carruurta ee goobaha daryeelka caafimaadka halka ay kor u qaadayso fahamka iyo iskaashiga inta lagu jiro dib-u-habaynta.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Maples Workout Buug Sheeko Waxbarasho waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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/