Fascinating Kidneys
How to fit a whole exhibition into one exhibit? In this exciting project about kidney function for kids, we combined all of our skills and many of our partners and friends.
Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation Year 2026 Quaint Teamwork
Done by the Quaint team: Didactic concept, 3D modelling, painting, graphic design
Wood- and metalworking: Christof Sigerist
3D printing: Robotmech GmbH
Game design: 5AM Games
3D Objects: Daniel Holler Where to find Currently exhibited at Kulturama - Museum des Menschen
Making of “The Kidney”
Phase 1
Application for funding
Our journey started with a inquiry from the Zurich Kidney Center. They asked us if we would like to be part of their team. Their goal: Raise awareness of kidney health. Waid yes.e s
...and suddendly
Accepted!
The SNF approved our submission. And suddenly, we had to become kidney experts. So with no further delay we dove straight in and started learning the functions of the kidney.
Phase 2:
Getting to know the kidney
Phase 3
Phase ?: Building that thing
Phase ?: Building that thing
Assembly and final adjustments