Although completely unintended for play cardboard boxes seem to have an ability to kindle a really special type of “creative, making, play” in children – almost unlike any other “properly” designed toy.
Continue readingafilii – the platform for design + architecture for kids presents at Tendence Fair in Frankfurt 24th – 27th juin 2017, 10 Designers and independent manufacturer from Germany. afilii presents creative toys, accessories and modern kids furniture – with a strong focus on high quality, original design and sustainability.
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A good toy should be simple in form and aesthetics, but engaging in its function says Jovana Paunović, design blogger behind my little fairy project from Italy
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Designing toys that ‘are not finished’, is perhaps the biggest challenge. That way there is enough room to fill in things yourself. For other objects that is probably important as well. It is good to learn children but it is not good to tame them! so there must be space for the imagination.
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The core mission of my work? Functionality. In the design process, I always examine the user and producer within myself: “What is the essence? Is something really necessary for the solution?”
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The inspiration for my walking chair for kids PET came from the experience of observing children, I watched how they act and play. I recognized that kids have a very special relationship with their favorite stuff, like their toys or even furniture.
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For the first time afilii – platform for design + architecture for kids presents during the Fuori Salone 2017 at Ventura Lambrate 14 young designers and upcoming brands from seven countries.
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During one of our studio visits, we had the opportunity to watch a craftsman weave a large carpet. We also took into account games from our own childhood. These observations allowed us to create a piece of furniture that naturally encourages kids to personalize their space and practice their motor skills while having fun.
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Kids tend to have more of an open eye and an open spirit. They are less tainted than designers because they are not overexposed to art and design.
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I was alone with my child and I wanted to picture the story of the contact between mother and child while eating. So all the dimensions and the form is based on the movements between the mother and the child. It’s a very intimate piece, there is only space for the two of them.
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