Meta Zen
Tactile Meditation Playset for Pear and Mulberry
Meta Zen is a meditation playset for adults and co-create interior decor. Minimalism in forms, employing widely recognized Zen aesthetics with parametric design, the modules complete the dynamic sand pattern, from a three-piece table object to a whole facade decoration, deploying a Zen atmosphere in minutes. Modular panels embed magnets to ease precise alignment efforts in building, which is friendly to visually impaired people, elders, and users with hand tremors. The patented modular system is quaint with rich texture and organically colored from fully biodegradable material.
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Excited to make Meta Zen accessible in many languages through our translations: Tasbare Meditasie Speelset AF, Set Lodër Meditimi Taktil SQ, የንክኪ ማሰላሰያ መጫወቻ ስብስብ AM, طقم اللعب التأملي اللمسي AR, Շոշափելի մեդիտացիայի խաղային հավաքածու HY, স্পৰ্শগ্ৰাহ্য ধ্যান খেলা-ছেট AS, Toxunma Meditasiya Oyun Dəsti AZ, Meditaziorako Jolas Ukigarria EU, Тактыльны медытацыйны набор BE, স্পর্শনীয় ধ্যান প্লেসেট BN, Taktilni meditacijski set BS, Тактилен медитационен игрален комплект BG, ထိတွေ့ရသော တရားထိုင်ကစားစရာအစုံ MY, Conjunt de Joc Tàctil de Meditació CA, Set sa Pagdula sa Pagtandog alang sa Pagpamalandong CEB, Seti ya Zosewera Zakukhudza Zosinkhasinkha NY, 觸感冥想玩具套裝 ZY, Inseme di Ghjocu Tattile di Meditazione CO, Taktilni meditacijski set HR, Taktilní meditační sada CS, Taktilt Meditationslegesæt DA, Tactiel Meditatie Speelset NL, Taktila Meditada Ludaro EO, Taktiilne Meditatsiooni Mängukomplekt ET, Kosketuksellinen meditaatiosarja FI, Ensemble de Jeu de Méditation Tactile FR, Seata-cluiche Meòrachaidh Suathach GD, Conxunto Táctil de Meditación GL, ტაქტილური მედიტაციის სათამაშო ნაკრები KA, Haptisches Meditations-Spielset DE, Απτικό Σετ Διαλογισμού EL, Ñembosarái Renda Táctil Meditación rehegua GN, સ્પર્શીય ધ્યાન રમત સંગ્રહ GU, Kit Jwèt Meditasyon Taktil HT, Kayan Wasan Bimbiri mai Taɓawa HA, Mea Pāʻani Noʻonoʻo Hāhā HAW, סט משחק מדיטטיבי מישושי HE, स्पर्शीय ध्यान प्लेसेट HI, Khoom Ua Si Xav Ntsiag To Kov Tau HMN, Tapintható Meditációs Játékszett HU, Áþreifanlegt hugleiðslusett IS, Ngwa Egwuregwu Ntugharị Uche Nke A Na-emetụ Aka IG, Set Permainan Meditasi Taktil ID, Tacar Súgartha Machnaimh Tadhlach GA, Playset Meditativo Tattile IT, 触覚瞑想プレイセット JA, Set Dolanan Meditasi Taktil JV, ಸ್ಪರ್ಶೀಯ ಧ್ಯಾನ ಆಟದ ಸೆಟ್ KN, Тактильді медитациялық ойын жиынтығы KK, ឈុតលេងសមាធិដោយការប៉ះពាល់ KM, Igikoresho cyo Gukina no Gutekereza Cyikorwa n'Amaboko RW, 촉각 명상 플레이세트 KO, کۆمەڵەی یاریی مێدیتەیشنی هەستپێکراو KU, Колго туюлуучу медитация оюн жыйнагы KY, ຊຸດເຄື່ອງຫຼິ້ນສະມາທິແບບສຳຜັດ LO, Apparatus Ludi Meditationis Tactilis LA, Taktilais meditācijas komplekts LV, Taktilinis meditacijos rinkinys LT, Taktilt Meditatiounsspillset LB, Тактилен комплет за медитација MK, Fitaovam-pilalaovana Fisaintsainana Azo Tsapaina MG, Set Permainan Meditasi Taktil MS, സ്പർശനാത്മക ധ്യാന കളിപ്പാട്ടം ML, Set Tattili tal-Meditazzjoni MT, Taputapu Tākaro Whakaaroaro ā-Pā MI, स्पर्शसंवेदी ध्यान खेळणी संच MR, Мэдрэхүйн Бясалгалын Тоглоомын Багц MN, स्पर्शीय ध्यान खेलौना सेट NE, Taktilt Meditasjonslekesett NO, Taktilt Meditasjonslekesett NB, Ensemble de Jòc Tactil de Meditacion OC, ସ୍ପର୍ଶଗତ ଧ୍ୟାନ ଖେଳନା ସେଟ୍ OR, لمسي د مراقبې لوبې سیټ PS, ست بازی لمسی مدیتیشن FA, Dotykowy Zestaw Medytacyjny PL, Conjunto de Meditação Tátil PT, ਸਪਰਸ਼ੀ ਧਿਆਨ ਖੇਡ ਸੈੱਟ PA, Llamp'uy Samay Yuyaykuy Pukllana QU, Set de Joacă pentru Meditație Tactilă RO, Тактильный Медитативный Набор RU, Seti Taaloga Mafaufauga e Pa'i SM, स्पर्शध्यानक्रीडासमूहः SA, Taktilni meditacioni set SR, Mutambo Wekufungisisa Unopindika SN, لمسي مراقبو راند سيٽ SD, ස්පර්ශක භාවනා ක්රීඩා කට්ටලය SI, Hmatová meditačná súprava SK, Taktilni meditacijski igralni komplet SL, Qalabka Taaban ee Feker-fekerta SO, Sete ya Papadi ya Ho Thuisa ka Kutlwiso ST, Set de Meditación Táctil ES, Set Ulin-ulinan Meditasi Taktil SU, Seti ya Mchezo wa Tafakari Kwa Mguso SW, Taktilt Meditationsset SV, Set ng Pandamang Laruan para sa Meditasyon TL, Маҷмӯи бозии ламсии медитатсионӣ TG, தொட்டுணரும் தியான விளையாட்டு தொகுப்பு TA, Тактиль Медитация Уенчыклар Җыелмасы TT, స్పర్శీయ ధ్యాన ప్లేసెట్ TE, ชุดเล่นสมาธิแบบสัมผัส TH, ብምልማስ ዝርከብ ናይ ሃሲስ ጸወታ ስብስብ TI, རེག་བྱའི་བསམ་གཏན་རྩེད་ཆས་ཚོགས་པ། BO, Dokunsal Meditasyon Oyun Seti TR, Duýgy Meditasiýa Oýun Toplumy TK, Тактильний Медитативний Ігровий Набір UK, لمسی مراقبہ کا کھیل سیٹ UR, لەمسىش ئارقىلىق مۇراقىبە ئويۇن توپلىمى UG, Taktil Meditatsiya O'yin To'plami UZ, Bộ Đồ Chơi Thiền Định Xúc Giác VI, Set Chwarae Myfyrdod Cyffyrddol CY, Taktysk Meditaasje Spielset FY, Iseti Yokuphatha Yokuzindla Yokudlala XH, טאַקטילע מעדיטאַציע שפּיל-סעט YI, Ẹ̀rọ Ìṣeré Ìsàlò Ìfọwọ́kàn YO, Isethi Yokudlala Yokuzinika Ngokuthinta ZU, Meta Zen：触感冥想的艺术转化 ZH, Tactile Meditation Playset EN.
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Unique Properties
Meta.Zen is a poetic playset for adults and transformable interior decor designed for community spaces or temporary settings. Minimalism in forms, the modules complete the dynamic sand pattern organically at any scale and complexity, from a three-piece table object to a whole facade decoration, deploying a Zen atmosphere in minutes. Modular panels embed magnets to ease precise alignment efforts in building, which is friendly to visually impaired people, elders, and users with hand tremors.
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decorative, magnetic, puzzle, zen, zen garden, configurable modules, mental therapy, haptic
Production Technology
All modules are reconfigurable to eliminate any redundant purchases for building differently to improve sustainability. All mass-producible parts are made from fully biodegradable PLA. Only natural fibers including bamboo and algae are added to tune natural color and texture. The patented ridges and valleys geometrically express zen with a hygienic and handy setup forming ever-changing puzzle patterns that improve accessibility and replayability.
Design Challenge
The core challenge was serving two audiences: offering a non-screen anxiety relief for individuals in quarantine and ensuring hotels, even as temporary isolation spaces, offering humane care through natural visuals and a universal zen cultural experience. Another critical difficulty was ensuring the project allowed for easy reconfiguration by subsequent users over time, with potential future use as a playset for group activities and as an indoor installation adaptable to various scenarios.
Project Duration
Launched in December 2021 and completed in July 2022, this project was initially developed during the pandemic for adults living in collective quarantine settings. It aimed to reduce the anxiety of remote working individuals. This project won European Product Design Award, and International Design Awards in 2022, and was selected as finalists in Product and User Experience categories of iF Design Award in 2023. It was featured on Yanko Design in January and Puxiang Design in February 2023.
Operation Flow
Zen Culture: Facilitates self-meditation and stress relief for adults, promoting inner balance through playful interaction. Inclusive: Features guided magnetic assembly and tactile patterns, offering a multisensory, accessible experience. Community & Sustainability: This art form's flexibility encourages communal creativity and sustainable decor changes, supporting social meditation and Wabi-Sabi appreciation. Its durable design allows for versatile display, embodying both reusability and aesthetic adaptability.
Research
Research shows tactile activities reduce quarantine anxiety, digital fatigue, and physical interaction scarcity. Employing widely recognized Zen aesthetics and computational tools, we crafted a modular system based on Taoist principles. With just three angles, it enables infinite Zen landscapes, combining geometric innovation and tactile inclusivity. This approach facilitates easy, unique Zen space creation for meditation, requiring no sand or expertise, prioritizing ease and hygiene.
Inspiration
Zen, is globally acknowledged for cultivating inner peace through performing activities. Artistic forms follow the aesthetic principles of Zen including simplicity; subtly profound grace, and tranquility. Aligned with Daoism, one single base module demonstrates a sense of flow; the assembled mysterious patterns reflect the worldview of Buddhism. It conveys the wisdom of simplexity: Identical base modules can be rearranged into millions of combinations, forming the system in play that manifests wabi-sabi both aesthetically and functionally.
Project Overview
Meta Zen Tactile Meditation Playset has been a Iron winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
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Iron Recognition
Yumeng Li was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Meta Zen Tactile Meditation Playset.
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Meta Zen: A Tactile Meditation Playset for Inner Peace and Creativity
Yumeng Li's Meta Zen is a transformative playset and interior decor designed to foster inner peace and creativity through tactile meditation. Launched in December 2021, this modular system has garnered international recognition for its innovative approach to promoting mental well-being.
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