Katja Runge

design for kids curated by afilii @Maison&Objet Paris January 2018 * list of exhibitors

afilii – the platform for design & architecture for kids presents at Maison&Objet in Paris, January 2018, eleven independent manufacturer and designers from five countries. afilii presents carefully chosen creative toys, accessories and playfurniture & modern kids furniture with a strong focus on high quality, original design and sustainability.

Meet Arianna Agostini & Federica Felici, Mum Blogger from Mercantino dei Piccoli

A spatial structure and environment influences the way children feel, play and interact with and within it. A well designed space could stimulate children’s creativity, their development and engagement but it doesn’t mean it has to be a space “full of…”

The Tree – play furniture by ForCurly

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The idea came alive to design and develop the functions of various kid’s items and toys into one long lasting, high quality item with a pleasing design and manufactured with love and respect for nature.

KUL – play furniture by Hanna Falk, Magdalena Svensson, Marta Szpunar

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Not all children are privileged enough to have a whole playroom for themselves. They might be sharing their room with siblings or their parents. They might also be playing most of the time outdoors or in the living room or the kitchen.

Franca – growing bed for children by Natalia Campos

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The main idea of the project is to redesign the classical crib with its typical bars, in order to came up with a different and innovative concept. This concept stems from two different products, the crib and a mat where the kid can play.

DUDUM – inclusive toys by Júlia Camprubí i Vernis and Ariadna Lopez

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I truly believe that as a designer and educator passionate I have the responsibility to change this trend of treating children as human becomings instead of real human beings.

Meet Eva Monleón Cifo, DIY-Blogger from misakomimoko

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Some spacial structures like natural inspired spaces like woods, seaside, jungles… immerse children in other worlds and start amazing adventures. Love how these spaces make them travel with their imagination to the past, or to the future, learning also about different cultures.