Maples Workout 教育故事書 by Bruno Oro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 社會設計 Competition Category.

銀社會· 2025

Maples Workout 教育故事書

by Bruno Oro

Client: Bruno Oro

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 社會 Category

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The Design

About Maples Workout 教育故事書

《Maple的復康訓練》係一本令復康治療變得引人入勝且平易近人嘅兒童故事書。故事透過泰迪熊Maple嘅歷險，探討小讀者喺就診期間面對嘅挑戰。藉住生動鮮明嘅插圖同易於產生共鳴嘅角色，本書教導小朋友認識復康過程。透過貼近生活嘅故事情節，本書旨在減輕焦慮，培養正面心態，提升兒童喺醫療環境中嘅體驗，同時促進佢哋對復康治療嘅理解同配合。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Maples Workout 教育故事書是 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Maples Workout 教育故事書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。Maples Workout 教育故事書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

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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.
To view a copy of this license, visit:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/