The Maze Box


Category: Product Design, Color Material Finish (CMF)

A game designed for aging population to improve hand & eye co-ordination that declines tremendously with age. Enhanced coordination helps reduce the risks of falls and supports smooth everyday activities.

Fly Phasia Hemiptera

Biomimicry Inspiration

This species, Phasia hemiptera, inhabits regions across Northern and Southern Europe, extending eastward to Russia, Siberia, and Japan. Adults typically measure between 10 to 11 millimeters (0.39 to 0.43 inches) in length. Males are distinguished by their colorful appearance, featuring broad, curved wings adorned with intricate patterns and markings in various hues

PhilippSteigauf, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Details

Color Palette

Full Palette

Simplified Palette

Adjacencies

Histogram

The color histogram method is utilized to dissect an image's color composition, enabling the precise determination of individual color proportions. This information is subsequently transformed into a graphical representation facilitating comprehensive analysis of color distribution and intensity.

Design & Material Exploration

Prototype

Color Distribution

The utilization of both color palette and histogram facilitated the derivation of precise color distribution for the final product.

Aging Joyfully, Moving Gracefully

The interplay of colors and reflection enhances movement & co-ordination, offering a joyful engagement. This infinite play strengthens motor control and cognitive skills fostering better quality of life. The Maze Box is crafted from laser-cut colored acrylic pieces and assembled to achieve exquisite details.

Color Samples Testing