Country Pick 2022 / / Professional

MetaZen

  • Prizes
    Winner in Toy Design/Construction Toy
  • Company
    PEAR & MULBERRY, United States
  • Lead Designer
    Yumeng Li, Zongheng Sun
  • Design Team
    Para Plays Group
  • Project Link
The covid-19 pandemic triggers a 25% increase in prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression worldwide. MetaZen is a toy set for families to rediscover nature and mental peace together. Aesthetically appealing to all ages, it unleashes imagination and joy through block building and home decoration making. The set consists of patented hexagonal base modules, and upper modules like pavilions, bridges, and trees. By placing them in different topological combinations, people immerse in the full enjoyment of creating natural landscapes of zen gardens made from organic materials like bamboo.

Other prizes 2023, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Books, USA 2023, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Books, USA 2022, Winner, iF DESIGN AWARD in Product, Medicine / Health, Germany 2022, Winner, iF DESIGN AWARD in Professional Concepts, Service Design Concepts, Germany 2022, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Toy Design / Construction Toy, USA 2022, Top Design Winner (Top 3), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Children Products 2022, Top Design Winner (Top 5), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Life Science Design/Physical therapy and therapy products 2022, Winner (Final round in process, Top 4.4%), Design Intelligence Award (DIA) in Life Wisdom / New Technologies & New Materials 2022, Winner, Design Intelligence Award (DIA) in Digital Economy / Smart Community 2022, Shortlist Winner, IXDA Award in Disrupting, Engaging, Optimizing 2022, Top Design Winner (Top 6), European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Design for Society / Designs for Social Impact 2022, Winner, European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Design for Society / Design for Public Awareness 2022, Winner, European Product Design Award (EPDA) in Toy Design/Construction Toy 2022, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Design For Society / Designs for Social Impact, USA 2022, Finalist, iF DESIGN AWARD in Communication, Campaigns / Advertising, Germany 2022, Bronze, International Design Awards (IDA) in Print / Print Advertising, USA 2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Multimedia / Mobile / Web Application Design, USA 2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Multimedia / Interactive Media, USA 2021, Silver, International Design Awards (IDA) in Accessory, USA 2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Accessory, USA 2021, Best of Best, Creative Communication Award (C2A) in Other books- Books 2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Sustainable fashion, USA 2021, Gold, International Design Awards (IDA) in Special Purpose Shoes, USA

Photo Credit: Pear & Mulberry
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