My main idea was to design a piece that would invite all children to play together in a way they feel comfortable, equal, resourceful and independent.
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BILU toys – creative wooden toys for kids
During the avantgarde Torres García was pioneer in Uruguayan toy design, creating his own brand ‘Aladdin Toys’. The geometric and simplicity of Clan shapes are inspired by this great artist.
Continue readingGroup Group – wooden building blocks by Nathan Paul Rice
I wanted to make a series of playful objects for children that could also be enjoyed and appreciated by adults and where the parts could be interchangeable.
Continue readingImagix – construction toy by Işıl Barut
“Children of all ages enjoyed playing with my construction toy because each age group could interact with the toy in different ways…”
Continue readingYaWood – rocking horse & play furniture by Argo4 Studio
The goal was to create an object that could be used individually, but that would be more funny when shared. It is made by a curved wood profile that follows the lines of the body. The design concept is inspired by the mother’s hand as a symbol of protection and kindness.
Continue readingWheelbarrow Table – children’s play table by Sarit Shani Hay
The idea behind this kid’s play table was to create a fun playful mobile table that it is both functional and playful. A child can play with it, draw and use its storage for toys
Continue readingLet Them Be Bugs – a modular toy by Malou van Dijck and Renske Rothuizen
Let Them Be Bugs is a set inspired by insects with different parts and pieces that spark the imagination of kids. They can invent their own new species of insects! The set consists of abstracted shapes of three different insects: a bee, beetle and grasshopper.
Continue readingPlay furniture & growing furniture Cube 03 by Kathleen Opdenacker and Jeff De Brabander/ Nortstudio
Kids love it because of the playful colors and the form. They can build there own piece depending on their needs; as an table or chair. Parents love it because of the firmness and the quality of the laminate surface.
Continue readingDIY Flashlight by Sara Berkai
We developed this DIY flashlight as a direct request from children. Whilst volunteering running science workshops in Eritrea (East Africa), children would ask for more useful and functional items.
Continue readingFloating schools in Bangladesh – Interview with Architect Mohammed Rezwan
Although our family owned a small boat that ensured my travel to school during the monsoon season I saw many of my friends and relatives could not go, something found difficult to accept. I thought that if the children cannot come to the school for lack of proper transportation, then the school should go to them, by boat.
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