VMDPE Design

VMDPE Design, Yuandao Design in Chinese, is a studio in Shenzhen founded in 2012 and dedicated to the environments of children’s educational institutions, from kindergartens and daycares to schools and family learning centres.

The practice works on interiors, building facades, playgrounds and the educational programme of a space, guided by the idea of rethinking children’s environment through teaching, safety, interaction, technology and business. Projects include IBOBI International Kindergarten, BeneBaby International Academy, Lion International Kindergarten, Insight Academy and Pony Running, published in FRAME, Dwell, Wallpaper* and DOMUS, and the team received a 2016 Hurun Report Design Forum award.