Press Release
A' Design Award in Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design Goes to Chido Multifunctional Vest by Yan Hau Chen - First Rank
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Yan Hau Chen - First Rank of Chido for baby, kids' and children's products design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design category for Chido Multifunctional Vest by Yan Hau Chen - First Rank of Chido. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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.
About Chido Multifunctional Vest
Chido is a multifunctional vest designed as wearable storage for children aged three to eight. Swim essentials are carried in detachable pouches, so young users can organize their own belongings. Adjustable straps allow the vest to fit as the child grows. Lightweight, water-resistant and breathable fabrics provide comfort and durability, and heat-sealed stitching limits water absorption. Customizable decorations make tidying up engaging. The design supports independence and reduces the packing effort required from parents.
About Yan Hau Chen - First Rank
YAN HAU CHEN is the CEO of FIRST RANK Co., Ltd., a company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of swim goggles. With 46 years of OEM experience, the company is transitioning to brand innovation, leveraging its technical expertise to enter the consumer market. FIRST RANK aims to lead swim goggle technology in the Asia-Pacific region. Its strategy focuses on target audience definition, brand positioning, and innovation-driven growth. By integrating design and technology, the company enhances the swimming experience while ensuring sustainable business development.
About Chido
SAEKO, founded in 1979, specializes in swimming goggles innovation, leading in product development. It pioneered anti-fog and optical swimming goggles and advances water sports technology.
Award Record
This recognition makes Yan Hau Chen - First Rank of Chido a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Baby, Kids and Children's Products Design Award
The A' Baby Products Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good baby product designs by leading brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to baby product designers, industrial designers, toy companies and children's product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include strollers, car seats, baby monitors, high chairs, baby bottles and pacifiers. Awarded baby products designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/baby-products
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/172075
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172075
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172075
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/365761
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.chido.com.tw/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Chido Multifunctional Vest
- Function
- Multifunctional Vest
- Category
- Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Kids
- Colors
- Light Blue, Sky Blue, Medium Turquoise, Gold and Dark Turquoise
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yan Hau Chen - First Rank
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Brand
- Chido
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172075
Credits
- Team
- Howard Chen, Nataza Chou, Selina Liu, Berry Chiu, Bonnie Jian, Rita Lin, Jessica Cheng, Christine Wang, Golden Drop Design Co., Ltd., Sativus Brand Consultants. Co., Ltd. and First Rank Co., Ltd.
- Image Credits
- Images: Sativus Brand Consultants. Co., Ltd. Video Credits: FIRST RANK Co., Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This multifunctional vest is a wearable storage solution for children aged 3-8, promoting organization and independence. It features adjustable sizing for growth adaptability and detachable storage pouches for flexible organization of swim essentials. Made from lightweight, water-resistant materials, it ensures comfort and ease of use. Interactive elements, such as customizable decorations, make tidying up engaging, transforming a routine task into an enjoyable learning experience.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the challenges parents face when organizing children swim essentials, this design encourages independence and responsibility through a wearable storage solution. Research on child development shows that interactive learning supports better habits. This insight led to the creation of a modular and adjustable vest that makes tidying up enjoyable. By combining practical features with playful elements, the vest turns organization into a fun and educational experience for young children.
- Research
- This project utilized user-centered research to design a wearable storage solution for children, promoting independence and organization. Observational studies and parent interviews identified key pain points in packing swim gear. Prototype testing ensured comfort, durability, and usability. Results showed modular, interactive storage encourages responsibility, reducing parental burden. Insights led to adjustable sizing, detachable pouches, and playful customization, enhancing engagement.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was balancing functionality, comfort, and child engagement. Ensuring the vest was lightweight yet durable while incorporating modular storage required extensive material testing. Designing an adjustable system that grows with the child without compromising fit or usability was another hurdle. Additionally, making organization fun and intuitive for young children while maintaining manufacturing feasibility required iterative prototyping and user feedback to refine the final design.
- Realization and Technology
- The vest is crafted from lightweight, water-resistant, and breathable fabrics, ensuring comfort and durability. High-density EVA foam padding enhances buoyancy without compromising flexibility. The adjustable straps and modular pouches use reinforced Velcro and snap fasteners for secure attachment. Advanced heat-sealed stitching prevents water absorption, extending longevity. Injection-molded silicone gaskets and anti-fog polycarbonate lenses ensure the goggles offer a snug, clear, and leak-proof fit.
- Operation and Interaction
- The vest is worn like a regular jacket, with adjustable straps ensuring a snug fit as the child grows. Detachable pouches allow kids to store their swim gear, making organization simple and fun. The lightweight, water-resistant fabric ensures comfort, while interactive elements, like customizable decorations, encourage engagement. By giving children control over their own belongings, this vest fosters independence and responsibility, making outings smoother for parents.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in February 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, and is currently in the final development phase. Extensive research, prototyping, and testing were conducted to ensure safety, comfort, and usability for children. The design is scheduled for production in July 2025, with planned exhibitions at international design and children's product fairs.
- Specifications
- Vest Dimensions: Adjustable, fits children aged 3-8 years Width: 360-460 mm (adjustable) Height: 300-360 mm (adjustable) Weight: 490 g Detachable Storage Pouches: Front Round Pouch: 90 mm(Φ) x 20 mm Front Rectangular Pouch: 190 mm x 110 mm x 30 mm Back Pouch: 190 mm x 130 mm x 50 mm
- Keywords
- children vest, wearable storage, swimming goggles, modular pouches, kid-friendly organization, water-resistant, educational accessory, independence training, multifunctional vest, toy
