Chido

Multifunctional Vest for Chido

The innovative vest reimagines children's swim storage by integrating functionality with a playful design. Drawing inspiration from child development principles, it fosters independence through interactive organization. Featuring adjustable components to accommodate growth and equipped with detachable pouches, the vest provides a flexible solution for carrying essentials. Crafted from lightweight, water-resistant materials, it ensures both comfort and durability. Customizable elements make tidying up engaging, transforming responsibility into an enjoyable learning experience.

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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.

Tags

children vest, wearable storage, swimming goggles, modular pouches, kid-friendly organization, water-resistant, educational accessory, independence training, multifunctional vest, toy

Production 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.

Design 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.

Project Duration

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.

Operation Flow

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.

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.

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.

Image Credits

Images: Sativus Brand Consultants. Co., Ltd. Video Credits: FIRST RANK Co., Ltd.

Project Overview

Chido Multifunctional Vest has been a Iron winner in the Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. 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.

Iron Recognition

Yan Hau Chen was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Chido Multifunctional Vest.

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