international & responsible design for kids 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.

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.

Height-adjustable children’s desks: What should you look out for when buying?

A height-adjustable children’s desk is not only good for the purse strings but also helps to save resources. But what should you bear in mind when choosing and buying a desk that grows with your child?

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.

Wheelbarrow Table – children’s play table by Sarit Shani Hay

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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

DIY Flashlight by Sara Berkai

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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.

Archi-Animal Collection – playful furniture by Ana Vignjevic

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Archi-animals is the first collection in my new-born design studio Not a Doll House. It is is a creative, playful, architecture inspired collection consists of 5 animal-shape products. The products are primarily intended for children, but the simplicity of forms makes them intergenerational and decorative objects:

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?

Nina – wooden baby cradle that grows with the child by Feit-Design

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We designed the N+L convertible series which consist of a baby cradle convertible to a drawing table, an evolutive and fun piece which can be used from newborn till grown up.

design for kids curated by afilii @Tendence Frankfurt 2019 * list of exhibitors

afilii – international hub & platform for meaningful design for kids presents at Tendence in Frankfurt 12 carefully chosen manufacturers and designers from nine countries

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