Clover Living
Furniture That Grows with Children
Clover Living approached ManGo Product Design to develop the first collection for its new e-commerce brand. Centred around an educational magnetic wallboard, the collection needed to encourage creativity while fitting naturally into both a playful children’s room and a stylish living space.
The ambition was to create durable, multifunctional furniture with a timeless appearance that would remain relevant as children grow.
Designed for Long-Term Use
One of the main challenges was extending the usable life of the children’s desk without compromising its minimalist design.
ManGo developed a set of concealed desk risers that allow the desk height to be increased as the child grows. The risers can be attached and removed without tools, making it easy for parents to adapt the furniture while preserving its clean and consistent appearance.
Smart and Child-Safe Details
The height-adjustment system consists of two injection-moulded sliding components that distribute the load evenly and create a stable connection between the risers and the wooden desk. Achieving a secure and durable fit required careful coordination between the tolerances of the plastic components and the wooden elements.
ManGo also integrated a storage compartment into the matching stool and developed a custom concealed hinge to provide a practical and child-safe solution.
From Prototypes to Certified Production
ManGo sourced and coordinated furniture manufacturers in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia to produce and refine the first samples. Several prototype rounds were used to improve the load distribution, refine the wooden joints and identify a scratch-resistant, child-friendly finish.
As the magnetic wallboard and its accessories fall within the scope of applicable EU toy-safety requirements, ManGo also supported Clover Living with the risk analysis and certification process. This helped ensure that potential hazards were identified and addressed before production began.
