Nubo

Head in the clouds 
The word ‘Nubo’ translates to ‘cloud’ in Esperanto. When looking at clouds – a universal reference to dreaming and imagination. This idea is visually demonstrated in the brand logo utilising the ‘B’ as a cloud device and is flexibly executed across multiple brand touchpoints including the environmental signage program. 

Symbols over words
One of the main challenges was to design spaces, signage and activities that catered for toddlers all the way up to 10-year-olds. There was varied physical difference, such as doorways and bathrooms only for kids, and developmental variation - we needed to consider the youngest kids who wouldn't be able to read signs. The wayfinding system is based on symbols rather than words, making it possible for children, even those too young to read, to navigate and explore the space independently. 

Pure play 
We helped formulate the activities required throughout the space, before designing dedicated interior spaces for themed learning to encourage children to engage through play. This included an art space, a room for investigative scientific learning and a theatre designed for presenting productions, yoga as well as other physical activity. All materials and products used in the design were chosen to fit seamlessly in with the interior architect’s scheme and be appropriate to the context and environment. 

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“When a project like Nubo comes along, my eyes light up like a Christmas tree, you just don’t stop thinking about all its potential and the things it could be. Watching kids interact in an environment offers real insight into the learning process. Seeing kids play at Nubo, I witnessed a genuine and honest delight, showing that if children have the opportunity to interact with quality spaces, their interactions can be incredibly valuable.” 

Ant Donovan, Group Creative Director, Frost*collective