Respectful & sustainable design for kids presents the exhibition play it green! on September 20 – 21 2018 at Design Post Cologne. Play it green! – initiated by afilii – platform for design & architecture for kids – introduces 28 international exhibitors from 8 countries with eco friendly toys, accessories, modern kids furniture and selected prototypes by students & young designers. The extensive framework program will inspire and create awareness for changes of perspective.
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Discover children’s room furniture from responsible & independent manufacturers & designers. With pictures✓ partly Interview✓ + direct contact.
MODUTOY – play furniture by Theo Fischer Ginman and Jonathan Rasmussen
Coming from the LEGO country, Denmark, it is obvious that the small ingenious brick has been a big inspiration, but the idea started when we learned how big of a problem physical inactivity among kids has become. No wonder, when you look at how much time kids spend with tablets.
Continue readingModulino – play furniture by Alessandra Fagnani
Modulino 2.0 is a kind of toy itself, not only a chair. It is light, natural, simple, durable and fun. The height of the seat, and the height of the table created through its combination are ergonomically intended for kids between 3 and 6 years old.
Continue readingSuperbambi – chair for children & play furniture by Elda Bellone, Scoopdesign
I am very fascinated by the things that have multiple readings. I like to work in an open way and “play” with form and function, especially in an object I like to have more shapes and more features together, I think it is really fun. For superbambi the multifunction and multiform concept was the basis of the idea; a sort of a smart piece.
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 readingWagon – cradle for kids by Cristina Pulido
I think there is a big need for innovative functional children products out-there. When I was pregnant with my first kid we lived in a small space and worked from home. We wanted a small crib with storage space that I could move in the house and the project started.
Continue readingFranca – growing bed for children by Natalia Campos
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.
Continue readingPET – play furniture for kids by Inna Shimelmits
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.
Continue readingDesign for kids curated by afilii * Fuori Salone Milan 2017 * exhibitors
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.
Continue readingSsstolik – play furniture by Marta and Dawid Grynasz
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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