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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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