Ladybird Curling Gamified Sports Equipment by Leijing Zhou and Yiqing Zhang |
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| DESIGN NAME: Ladybird Curling PRIMARY FUNCTION: Gamified Sports Equipment INSPIRATION: The design is inspired by the ladybird's wings that spread when flying and close when resting on the flowers. The handle of this curling is designed as the wings of insects, and the operation gesture is changed from traditional one-handed to two-handed, helping young children to better push and throw, thereby lowering the barrier to entry and allowing them to immerse themselves in curling. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Ladybird Curling is a gamified curling equipment for younger children. It allows them to grab the curling handle with both hands, compensating for lack of strength. The curling throw is changed from one-handed to two-handed, helping them use full power and control the direction of movement. The anthropomorphic design is a metaphor for the 'ladybird' flying towards the 'sunflower' OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Younger children need to the silicone handles shaped like 'wings' on the top side of the ladybird curling and grab them. After aiming at the center of "base Camp" in the distance, kids can push the curling out with both hands. The magnetic bars on the inside of the "double wings" will move close and return to regular shape, which can prevent curlings from disturbing each other during movement. This process can enhance children's understanding of curling and foster their interests in it. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in Shanghai in December 2022 and was completed in Ningbo in February 2023. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: In the design, the body of the curling is made of stainless steel, and the surface of the product is painted and polished to reduce the friction of moving on the ice. The "double wings" of curling are made of silicone anti-slip material, which is easy for young children to hold and exert force. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The size of Ladybird Curling is 215 mm x 215 mm x 115 mm. And the sunflower-textured simulation curling track is 5 meters wide and 10 meters long. TAGS: Children, Sports, Bionic, Creative, Fun RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Curling is a physical and strategic sport. Since the strength of young children is far less than that of adults, the traditional "heavy" and "single-handle& CHALLENGE: The challenge is to lower the barriers for young children to participate in curling and make it possible for them to experience the sport in a safe and fun way. The ultimate goal is to cultivate children's interest in curling and stimulate their sports potential through entertaining and teaching in the form of bionics and gamification. ADDED DATE: 2023-03-01 12:31:23 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Leijing Zhou and Yiqing Zhang IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Creator Yiqing Zhang, 2023. Image #2: Creator Yiqing Zhang, 2023. Image #3: Creator Yiqing Zhang, 2023. Image #4: Creator Yiqing Zhang, 2023. Image #5: Creator Yiqing Zhang, 2023. |
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NAME: Zhejiang University PROFILE: Zhejiang University is a public research university based in Hangzhou, China. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China, with a focus on pro-innovation education and vibrant research. |
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Ladybird Curling Gamified Sports Equipment by Leijing Zhou and Yiqing Zhang is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Leijing Zhou and Yiqing Zhang. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Leijing Zhou and Yiqing Zhang. |
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