Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Muwebles Competition Category.

PilakMuwebles· 2022

Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan

Ang Balanco ay isang set ng naitatambak na mga bloke na nagsisilbing upuan, mesa at mga bagay na panlaro. Ang mga bloke na maraming panig ay maaaring iayos, ilagay at itambak sa maraming paraan. Ang pagbabalanse ng mga bloke ay nangangailangan ng pasensya at kalmahan, kaya maaaring ibahagi ang Balanco sa mga kaibigan at pamilya sa tahanan. Ang istraktura ay batay sa foam at magaan, at ang felt finish na earth-tone ay malambot sa pindot. Ligtas ang mga bloke para sa maliliit na bata at nananatiling matibay para maupuan ng mga matatanda. Ang iba't ibang laki ay akma sa taas ng parehong mga bata at matatanda.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Balanco Naitatambak na Upuan ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

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