Trido Magnetic Art
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Trido is a set of magnetic building blocks, based on the geometry of Platonic solids: the shapes of tetrahedron and octahedron. Thanks to a patented ingenious magnet system, each side of every shape connects to one another aligning along the edges and with no repealing, which allows limitless construction possibilities. Trido has a harmoniously balanced palette in nuances and contrasts, while the expressive magnetic eyes can bring any structure to life. Trido is a distinctive inspirational tool.
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Unique Properties
Trido is a set of magnetic building blocks, based on the geometry of Platonic solids: the shapes of tetrahedron and octahedron. Thanks to a unique ingenious magnet system, each side of each shape connects to each other aligning along the edges and with no repealing, which allows limitless construction possibilities. Trido has a harmoniously balanced palette in nuances and contrasts, while the expressive magnetic eyes can bring any structure to life. Trido is a distinctive inspirational tool
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Trido, art, toy, magnetic blocks, construction set, pyramidal, triangle geometry
Production Technology
Trido has a patented magnetic system, which gives strong connection between shapes without repealing. That unique system allows a limitless versatility for assembling, and also makes it very pleasant and simple to play with shapes, as the shapes aligne themselves alon the edges. The pieces are made of ABS plastic, while the magnets are safely hidden inside in a special inner "nest". Trido magnetic system is protected by the patents in the USA, European countries, China, Japan, Korea.
Design Challenge
The most difficult part was to develop the magnetic inner system for different shapes. A lot of prototyping and testing were applied to find the right solution for the functional and appearance quality, along with the balance of technical issues of production.
Project Duration
The development of first prototypes started in the mid of 2017. In 2018: first Toy Fairs were visited: London Toy Fair and Nuremberg Toy Fair. In 2020: the first sales started in Europe and China. In 2022: The Red Dot Award "Best of the Best" was won.
Operation Flow
Playing with Trido is pleasant and simple. You can play without instructions, it's even more interesting. The parts are very comfortable to hold in your hands, they are very well magnetized and neither side repels the other, so building is easy and fast. By attaching to any structure an eye shape, you will always get a funny character. Any design can be easily changed in a one-two steps, just turning, adding or removing a piece.
Research
Artur Tikhonenko, the creator of Trido, was very interested in the sculpture and plaster casting and origami technology. He originally wanted to create magnetic biological shapes, but after making some prototypes, he came up with the idea of breaking through the biological series. After experimenting with different shapes, Artur found that only when tetrahedrons and octahedrons are combined in a specific way can they stick to each other without gaps.
Inspiration
The inspiration came from the ideas of origami, abstract sculpture, and platonic solids geometry, while the patented magnetic system made these classic shapes function as a novelty tool. The tool for inspiration, play, learning, exploration, relaxation etc. The aim of the idea was to awaken the play instinct of children and adults and enables them easily create impressively artistic geometric three-dimensional structures. The color palette was designed to stand out and look modern.
Image Credits
Images 1,2,3,4,5: photographer Artur Tikhonenko Video: created by Hape Holding China creative team. Copyrights belongs to Trido ltd. Image with a child: photographer Artur Tikhonenko, model Oscar Tikhonenko (model statement release is signed and attached)
Project Overview
Trido Magnetic Art Building Blocks has been a Silver winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Artur Tikhonenko was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Trido Magnetic Art Building Blocks.
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Introducing Trido Magnetic Art: A Unique Building Blocks Set
Artur Tikhonenko's Trido Magnetic Art is a patented magnetic building blocks set, inspired by origami, abstract sculpture, and platonic solids geometry, designed to awaken the play instinct of children and adults, enabling them to create impressively artistic geometric three-dimensional structures.
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