The Unusual Playground
@ V&A Design Society
Role in Group
Research & Strategy
Experience Design
Art Direction
Curator
The Concept
During the post-pandemic recovery period, the theme of the year was ‘Sports’, chosen in response to public concerns about returning to healthy lifestyles. This aligned with local government strategies on community health and broader urban cultural policies.
Unusual Playground presented a curated space designed as a folded tennis court, integrating installations, photography, and interactive zones, co-create with the community and using the power of design to invite the public to reflect, question, and rediscover the joy of sports.
Visual Approach
Collaborated with local artists to create playful, eye-catching characters with flexible postures, energetic facial expressions, and bold, vibrant colour palettes.
Eye-Catching
Energetic
Vibrant
A Folded Tennis Court
Co-create, Question, and Rediscover the Joy of Sports
Summary
As part of the annual "Go! Design Festival" initiated by V&A Design Society, Unusual Playground introduced an unconventional sports venue that integrated installations, photography, and interactive zones. Pioneering a fresh narrative, it embraced the fusion of community, sport, and design — prompting discussion and challenging conventional boundaries within the realm of sport.