miMi is a line of ergonomic bags for children with type 1 diabetes to carry their insulin pump with them throughout the day. The product is shaped like a pet, so that the child conceives the disease as an ally and not an enemy.
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numerous actors who are dedicated to the world of design for children: Here you will meet designers, journalists, and bloggers; but we also interview experts to broaden our own view and horizon.
Gustavo Maggio, toy designer from outofstockdesign
Some time ago, under the design collective outofstock we started a collaboration with the french brand Ekobo, that produces objects using bamboo as the main material. It was a very interesting project that led to a series of sand/beach tools and toys for children, made in bamboo composite.
Continue readingEmily, Mum Blogger from smallfry
Do kids need design?
Our environment has an energy just like we do. Design can make you feel calm and peaceful, inspired and excited, overwhelmed and anxious. That of course extends down to children, too!
Continue readingMeet 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…”
Continue readingMeet Eva Monleón Cifo, DIY-Blogger from misakomimoko
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.
Continue readingMeet Sergei Urban, Influencer from TheDadLab
Children learn texture, shapes and colours by exploring objects that surround them. Good design sparks creativity and forms a good taste.
Continue readingMeet Monika Matějková and Veronika Watzková, toy designer from Czech Republic
A sense of creativity has emerged in our childhood. The desire to create new things led us to study at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. Here we met for the first time and found a common theme in creating children’s products.
Continue readingJovana Paunović, Design Blogger from little fairy project about design for kids and her favourite toy
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
Continue readingMeet Jaimee, Mum Blogger from yoyo-mom
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.
Continue readingMeet Priscilla Galloni, Mum Blogger from familywelcome
The main goal should have to be creating products and furnitures able to stimulate kids creativity, built with excellent materials and ecofriendly.
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