Cat In The Box
Cat In The Box is a set of teaching materials created to help elementary school students learn about the local culture of Maokong in Taiwan. The set includes a teaching and outcome book, task based learning booklets and a wooden printing box. Book covers are made of natural wood shaped by laser engraving and cutting, and the inner pages use Japanese book paper. Four themes guide the lessons: transportation, ecology, local industry and religious life. Students observe, make, create and discuss, building a closer understanding of their hometown.
Cat In The Box Educational Material Design by Cat-in-the-box has been selected as an outstanding representation of service design by the A' Design Award. Cat In The Box Educational Material Design earned the Iron A' Design Award in Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design in 2026. The A' Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design prize that rewards excellent design of textbooks, E-Learning platforms, educational games, training manuals, instructional videos, interactive whiteboards, educational software, lesson plans and more.
