For the first time afilii presents at kids design week in Milan/Italy a variety of 21 designers and manufacturers from 10 different countries. Those in our opinion have a great potential for international markets. We show products with a story behind.
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Meet Aafke van Sprundel from Qukel – creative toys for kids
After a lot of market research and interviews with parents Qukel discovered that there is no toy brand that focuses on the relationship between father and child. While both parents play an important role in the development of the child.
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Children’s psychology was a key factor to the design process. Interchangeable heads emphasise children’s creativity. Different colours and shapes help their imagination to evolve.
Continue readingCreative design for kids – Interview with Michael Neville about his colonial turd
I wanted to work with cardboard in a new and unexpected way. The idea occurred to me that I could process the material into a pulp. This material is ubiquitous and free and when it is transformed into a pulp, it can be used to create organic form.
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