Leoleo Kids Multifunction Play Tower
Multifunctional Kids Chair for Leea Toys
Leoleo was designed with multi-functionality in mind. Each part of Leoleo is supposed to be used in more than one way, and to be possibly inter-locked with other parts. Re-assembling the parts must be fast and easy, with no use of keys or other devices. This should create an element of surprise. The whole object and also every part of it are made searching for use of minimal material resources and ideal proportions. Edges and corners are rounded in order to obtain a continuous flowing line and also for safety purposes. Varnished plywood has been chosen as material, for looks and endurance.
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Unique Properties
Leoleo is a hyper functional and playful piece of furniture designed for a small child's care, education, skills development and entertainment. It consists of parts that can be recombined in many ways, thus obtaining different functionalities. It can be an observation tower (learningtower), an activity desk, a slide/ramp, a blackboard, a rocking chair, a high chair with feeding table. Accessories can be added (activity boards, a wheel with handlebar, a kitchen). Leoleo saves space and material.
Tags
multifunctional, learning tower, slide, kids, toddlers, activity desk, high chair,
Production Technology
I have used mainly 15mm thick Birch plywood, cut with CNC technology, laquered or painted. Design is created in Autocad. Some parts are hardwood.
Design Challenge
To create an object that is hyper-useful, but also aesthetic, safe, durable and relatively easy to produce. To limit its parts to only the essential by expanding its functions as much as possible.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2015 in Bucharest, Romania, and was exhibited in 2017 Romanian Design Award event, where it received recognition from Dezeen magazine.
Operation Flow
This object transforms by recombining its parts, re-assembling a finite number of parts. The user receives a number of plywood parts that are cut in such way that they can be assembled together in many ways. It requires a minimum innitial assembly to form a base structure. By adding or removing planks, wheels, boards, the base changes function. There is no need to use keys or any tools in the process.
Research
Research was done through observation, trials, feedback from users. Systematic research was made for years, by continuously modifying and adding features, functions, improving functionality, safety and ergonomy. The product was tested in real life situations for each and every step of development. This project is a challenge to accomplish more with less. Its philosophy originates from the following ideas: - everything in nature is made of atoms. But there are so few atoms comparing to the diversity of material expression of nature. So, with only a few types of building bricks, you can build an entire world. Everything depends on the relationship between the component parts. Similarly, every atom is made of a small number elementary particles. Atoms are so unique and different, but still they are made of the same few components. I find this idea of building anything out of just a few parts fascinating, practical, and unifying. The parts themselves, you can change their role depending on the needs and the situation. So, no more unused objects, all its parts can be re-used! It is a recycling idea taken to another level, in my opinion. Leoleo wants to have a minimal amount of parts, that, combined in different ways will get the user to very different results. For the long term, Leoleo wants to become a system, an environment complex enough to start evolving on its own. This means that the users will start recombining Leoleo's parts in ways its creator never has imagined, and this process can go on and develop to infinity.
Inspiration
Leoleo was created by a father trying to solve the real problems that modern parenting faces: - to provide inspiration for parents in setting diverse educational activities for kids - to decrease the big number of physical objects needed for a limited period of time in order to entertain and educate a growing child - to keep kids away from screens - to make physical reality interesting again - to provide context for adult-child interaction and connection
Image Credits
Catalin Nastase, Photographer Cristtina Anculete, Photographer
Project Overview
Leoleo Kids Multifunction Play Tower Multifunctional Kids Chair has been a Bronze winner in the Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Dan Popa was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Leoleo Kids Multifunction Play Tower Multifunctional Kids Chair.
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