Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道 by Sebastian Etter is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 金奖 in 玩具、游戏与业余爱好产品设计 Competition Category.

金玩具· 2026

Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道

by Sebastian Etter

Client: Cuboro AG

A' Design Award 金奖 Winner in 玩具 Category

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The Design

About Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道

Cuboro Wave为模块化弹珠轨道系统增添了波浪形元素，让弹珠随之上下起伏、律动前行。简约的几何设计将美学与功能融为一体，为儿童与成人带来直观的游戏体验。这些坚固耐用的元件采用瑞士木材认证的榉木可持续生产，可与现有的Cuboro套装无缝拼接。Wave开创了全新的游戏维度，在激发创造力、专注力与空间想象力的同时，确保了持久的教育价值与情感价值。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金奖

Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道是 A' Design Award 金奖得主，这是授予一流、绝妙而杰出设计的极为崇高的认可。金奖得主是极具创新、极富远见且璀璨夺目的创作，反映出其设计师的天才、智慧与才干。预计Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道将成为一项备受赞誉、引领潮流、气势恢宏的发明，带来前所未有的价值。这件赢得 A' Design Award 金奖的设计是一个壮观而受人敬重的项目，极大地造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Cuboro Wave 弹珠轨道激起强烈的渴望，唤起激情，鼓励创造力，令我们着迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cuboro Wave is the Extra Set for dynamic, flowing runs. Specially crafted wave elements guide marbles in smooth up and down motions before they roll onto the next level. The clear design unites aesthetics and function, fitting seamlessly into the modular Cuboro system. Sustainably produced in Switzerland from Swiss Wood certified beech, Wave enriches the Starter Sets with new dynamics, unique effects, and enduring play value.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 230 x 230 x 57 mm, Weight: 1.55 kg. The set contains 22 elements, crafted from Swiss Wood certified beech. All Cuboro elements are produced in Switzerland, including the packaging. The hand-folded box is highly robust and provides safe, dry storage, protecting the elements from moisture.
Tags: Marble run, Wooden toy, Swiss design, Creative play, Educational toy, Minimalist design, Precision craftsmanship, Modular construction, Sustainable Swiss wood, Timeless toy
Production Technology: Cuboro Wave is crafted from untreated, Swiss Wood certified beech, air-dried and precision-milled to ensure perfect fit and smooth play. Produced entirely in Switzerland under the highest safety and quality standards, the robust elements embody durability, sustainability, and timeless design. Part of the Cuboro system since 1986, Wave continues the tradition of combining natural materials with precision engineering.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in developing Cuboro Wave was to transform the natural motion of water into precise wooden elements that function reliably within the modular system. Designing curves that both guide marbles smoothly and fit seamlessly with existing cubes required extensive prototyping. Limited by wood properties and production tolerances, the team overcame obstacles through iterative testing and close collaboration with skilled joiners.
Research: Research Type: Applied design research. Objective: Expand Cuboro with dynamic, visually engaging elements. Methodology: Iterative design, prototyping, testing. Tools: Sketches, CAD models, 3D prototypes. Participants: Designer, joinery partners, children as test players. Results: Wave-shaped track elements. Insights: New dimension of play, stronger brand identity. Impact: Enhances education, creativity, and market visibility.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Cuboro Wave originated while sailing across gentle waves, where the smooth and rhythmic motion suggested the idea of translating this natural flow into a marble run system. The objective was to embody this dynamic energy within the Cuboro system, uniting Swiss precision with the rhythm of nature while at the same time introducing a new dimension of play that encourages users to discover novel movement patterns, explore creative strategies, and experience the element of surprise.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2024 in Bern, Switzerland, and was completed in June 2025 with the official launch of Cuboro Wave. It was publicly presented in July 2025 at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, within the Swiss Pavilion.
Operation Flow: Cuboro Wave is an add-on set that lets marbles glide up and down in smooth wave motions before continuing onto the next level. Players combine the wave elements with existing Cuboro cubes to create endless new tracks. The flowing movement adds surprise and excitement, inviting children and adults alike to experiment, adjust, and discover new possibilities in every run.
Patents: Design Patent Pending. Cuboro AG, 2025.
Copyrights belong to Cuboro AG, 2025.
Trademark (1986) Cuboro AG.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave open packaging with contents, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave marble run, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave closed packaging design, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave track from above, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave play situation with two children, 2025.
Video Credits: Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave product video, 2025.