O le mamanu Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale e Sebastian Etter o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Mea Ta'alo.
AuroMea Ta'alo· 2026
Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale
na mamanuina e Sebastian Etter
Tagata Fa'atau: Cuboro AG
Manumalo o le A' Design Award Auro i le Vaega Mea Ta'alo
Manumalo Fa'ailoga Fa'amaonia
Fa'amaonia le Tulaga o le Fa'ailoga mo #176533Le Mamanu
E Uiga ia Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale
Tusitusiga: O le Cuboro Wave e faalautele atu ai le faiga o le ta'aloga ma'a ta'avale e mafai ona fausia i vaega eseese ma elemene e pei o galu e faaosofia ai le ma'a e alu i luga ma lalo i se pao lelei. O le mamanu faafuainumera faaitiitia e tuufaatasia ai le matagofie ma le aoga, ma ofoina atu ai se ta'aloga faaigoa mo tamaiti ma tagata matutua. E gaosia i se auala gafataulimaina mai le laau beech ua faamaonia e le Swiss Wood, o elemene tumau nei e fetaui lelei ma seti Cuboro o loo iai nei. O le Wave e faailoa mai ai se vaega fou o le ta'aloga e faaosofia ai le atamai fatufatuai, le taulai atu ma le mafaufau i avanoa, ae faamautinoa ai foi le tau tumau o aoaoga ma lagona.
Le Fa'ailogaina
E Uiga i le A' Design Award Auro
O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Cuboro Wave Galuega Autū: Ta'aloga Ma'a Ta'avale e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.
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- Uiga Fa'apitoa
- Cuboro Wave is the Extra Set for dynamic, flowing runs. Specially crafted wave elements guide marbles in smooth up and down motions before they roll onto the next level. The clear design unites aesthetics and function, fitting seamlessly into the modular Cuboro system. Sustainably produced in Switzerland from Swiss Wood certified beech, Wave enriches the Starter Sets with new dynamics, unique effects, and enduring play value.
- Fua & Fa'apipi'i
- Dimensions: 230 x 230 x 57 mm, Weight: 1.55 kg. The set contains 22 elements, crafted from Swiss Wood certified beech. All Cuboro elements are produced in Switzerland, including the packaging. The hand-folded box is highly robust and provides safe, dry storage, protecting the elements from moisture.
- Fa'ailoga
- Marble run, Wooden toy, Swiss design, Creative play, Educational toy, Minimalist design, Precision craftsmanship, Modular construction, Sustainable Swiss wood, Timeless toy
- Tekonolosi Gaosiga
- Cuboro Wave is crafted from untreated, Swiss Wood certified beech, air-dried and precision-milled to ensure perfect fit and smooth play. Produced entirely in Switzerland under the highest safety and quality standards, the robust elements embody durability, sustainability, and timeless design. Part of the Cuboro system since 1986, Wave continues the tradition of combining natural materials with precision engineering.
- Lu'itau o le Mamanu
- The greatest challenge in developing Cuboro Wave was to transform the natural motion of water into precise wooden elements that function reliably within the modular system. Designing curves that both guide marbles smoothly and fit seamlessly with existing cubes required extensive prototyping. Limited by wood properties and production tolerances, the team overcame obstacles through iterative testing and close collaboration with skilled joiners.
- Su'esu'ega
- Research Type: Applied design research. Objective: Expand Cuboro with dynamic, visually engaging elements. Methodology: Iterative design, prototyping, testing. Tools: Sketches, CAD models, 3D prototypes. Participants: Designer, joinery partners, children as test players. Results: Wave-shaped track elements. Insights: New dimension of play, stronger brand identity. Impact: Enhances education, creativity, and market visibility.
- Fa'aosofia
- The inspiration for Cuboro Wave originated while sailing across gentle waves, where the smooth and rhythmic motion suggested the idea of translating this natural flow into a marble run system. The objective was to embody this dynamic energy within the Cuboro system, uniting Swiss precision with the rhythm of nature while at the same time introducing a new dimension of play that encourages users to discover novel movement patterns, explore creative strategies, and experience the element of surprise.
- Umi o le Poloketi
- The project started in April 2024 in Bern, Switzerland, and was completed in June 2025 with the official launch of Cuboro Wave. It was publicly presented in July 2025 at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, within the Swiss Pavilion.
- Fa'agasologa o Galuega
- Cuboro Wave is an add-on set that lets marbles glide up and down in smooth wave motions before continuing onto the next level. Players combine the wave elements with existing Cuboro cubes to create endless new tracks. The flowing movement adds surprise and excitement, inviting children and adults alike to experiment, adjust, and discover new possibilities in every run.
- Pateni
- Design Patent Pending. Cuboro AG, 2025.
Copyrights belong to Cuboro AG, 2025.
Trademark (1986) Cuboro AG. - Fa'aaloaloga o Ata
- Image #1: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave open packaging with contents, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave marble run, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave closed packaging design, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave track from above, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer / Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave play situation with two children, 2025.
Video Credits: Creator Cuboro AG, CUBORO Wave product video, 2025.
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