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Water Journey™ Pico, Alto and Hop

CompanyVortex Aquatic Structures International

Lead DesignersJuliana Hamori

Design TeamMartin Gagnon, Ricardo Borja, Martine Morand, Michel Corbeil

Prize(s)Bronze in Outdoor And Exercise Equipment / Leisure, games and fun, Bronze in Design For Society / Designs for Social Impact, Bronze in Children Products / Children Products, Bronze in Children Products / Toddler Products

Entry Description

As children, we’d manipulate the elements around us to create our own play-spaces: skipping stones on summer pond, following a twig down a rambling stream… We value natural water settings. Recognizing the power of nature and water’s malleability, Vortex developed Water Journey™ Pico, Alto, and Hop. Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers, all three play events zero in on a crucial period of childhood development. Water Journey™ helps develop the emotional, cognitive and motor skills with multiple textures and interactive accessories for newcomers to the world of play.

Bio

Vortex Aquatic Structures International, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, was founded in 1995 with the introduction of the first Splashpad®. Vortex's use of the highest quality materials coupled with unique, inspiring design and state-of-the-art engineering, positioned the company as the world leader in aquatic play solutions.

In addition to its operations in Montreal, Vortex has regional sales and technical support offices in Texas and North Carolina, USA, Lyon and Paris in France, Valencia in Spain, Køge in Denmark and Shanghai in China.