international & responsible design for children discover now at afilii

Cooplay – play table round by Irena Vent

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Cooplay arises as a response to the loss of contact with nature and the excessive consumption of toys during childhood. In my research I discovered many studies that pointed to the harmful effects on childhood of children spending more and more hours in enclosed spaces.

Sustainability in the nursery – the future plays here

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Our children’s future depends on the sustained use of our natural resources. But how can we create a sustainable and healthy environment for our children in our own walls and at the same time preserve our planet’s limited resources while putting our children at the center of the design?

play at home presents creative game ideas for children and families at home

The initiative play at home has been gathering inspiring ideas for games from around the world since March 2020, games that can help make everyday life a bit easier for kids and their families.

YaWood – 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.

play it green! respectful & sustainable design for kids, Sep 20-21 Design Post Cologne | list of exhibitors

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.

Animaze – play furniture by Studio DesignLibero

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From early childhood to adulthood, we love to play with puzzles and modular toys. These toys teach and prepare kids early in life for some very important life skills. In case of Animaze, a puzzle was redesigned to become a kids-friendly furniture system.

Design 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.

Ssstolik – 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.

The Mother child dining – modern kids furniture by Maartje Steenkamp

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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.

Lumme – carpet for children by Maija Puoskari

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Lumme carpet is inspired by 60’s feeling and the shape of water lily’s leaves. There is a link in the centre of the carpet so it can be easily hung on the wall by hook. Materials are ecological wool felt and leather.

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