Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

PerakParabot· 2022

Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk

Balanco nyaéta susunan balok anu tiasa ditumpuk anu bisa dipaké pikeun diuk, méja, jeung barang kaulinan. Balok anu loba beungeutna ieu bisa disusun, ditempatkeun, jeung ditumpuk ku sababaraha cara. Nyaimbangkeun balok-balok ieu merlukeun kasabaran jeung katenangan, jadi Balanco bisa dibagi ku sobat jeung kulawarga di imah. Strukturna dumasar kana busa sarta hampang, sarta finishing lakenna nu warna bumi téh lemes lamun ditutuh. Balok-balok ieu aman keur budak leutik sarta cukup teguh keur diuk ku sawawa. Ukuran nu béda-béda cocog jeung jangkung boh budak boh sawawa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perak, pangakuan anu luar biasa bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain kelas luhur, endah jeung matak kagum. Para juara Perak téh karya anu pohara cemerlang jeung pohara kréatif anu ngagambarkeun kaahlian, bakat jeung kapinteran para désainerna. Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk diharepkeun jadi karya anu éndah, karya andalan anu pohara profésional jeung pohara inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perak ieu mangrupa panemuan anu pohara kasohor jeung dikagumi anu mangpaat sarta ngamajukeun watesan seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi. Balanco Diuk anu Tiasa Ditumpuk mangrupa kréasi anu pohara diirikeun anu ngahudang kahayang, ngabawa rasa positip, jeung ngahudangkeun rasa heran jeung kagum.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Balanco consists of a series of multifaceted blocks, offering unlimited possibilities to arrange, position, and stack. As it requires significant patience and calmness to balance the blocks, it serves as one of the practical yet fun solutions for friends and families to enjoy with one another. When it is not used as objects for play, it doubles as stools and tables for adults and children.
Dimensions & Packaging: Largest block- 600mm x 450mm x 350mm
Smallest block- 350mm x 350mm x 350mm
Felt finishing and foam-based structure.
Tags: stool, table, toy, furniture, children, stacking, facets, play, kids, family
Production Technology: The lightweight and solid structure makes it suitable and safe for young children. The earth-tone felt finish aims to invite nature vibes into the house. It is soft and comfortable to touch.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create a series of stackable furniture that is lightweight and safe for children even when the blocks topple over. At the same time, it is solid and strong for adults to sit and stand on them. This obstacle was overcomed as we experimented with various materials, details and manufacturing methods.
Research: The design intent was to deliver a design with a strong concept, through aesthetic simplicity.
Inspiration: With the persistence of the pandemic, staying at home has become a new norm. In most highly populated and dense cities, finding peace and mental wellness can be difficult. Inspired by the pebble towers, Balanco offers a way to find physical and inner balance, while learning to collaborate with others in the process of playing.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2020, and finished in December 2020. It was documented and exhibited as part of the HKTDC's programme in Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: Balanco functions as play objects, stools and tables. The varying sizes accommodate the ergonomics and heights from young children to adults.
Team Members: Lisa J. Lai and Joel Wong
Image Credits: Lisa J. Lai, 2020