Balanco 可堆疊座椅 by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2022

Balanco 可堆疊座椅

by Lisa Lai and Joel Wong

Client: Tati

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Balanco 可堆疊座椅

Balanco係一套可以堆疊嘅積木，可以用嚟做座椅、枱同埋玩具。呢啲多面體積木可以用多種方式排列、擺放同堆疊。要平衡呢啲積木需要耐性同冷靜，所以Balanco適合朋友同家人喺屋企一齊玩。結構以泡棉為主，輕巧易攜，大地色調嘅氈面觸感柔軟。呢啲積木對細路仔嚟講好安全，同時亦夠穩固，足以承托大人坐上去。唔同尺寸適合細路仔同大人各自嘅身高。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Balanco 可堆疊座椅是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Balanco 可堆疊座椅將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Balanco 可堆疊座椅是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

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