DISCOVER SUSTAINABLE TOYS FOR KIDS

Toy changemakers and how they bring more sustainability to the toy industry

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Changemakers in the toy industry promote fair production conditions, a responsible manufacturing process and handling of materials. In short: more sustainability in children’s rooms. Indeed, some of the changemakers are taking completely new approaches.

Sustainable outdoor toys – Why playing outside is so healthy for children

Summer is coming in big steps and it’s time to go outside again. But why is playing in the fresh air so important and healthy for children? Which toys and ideas are suitable for romping around in the park, garden, or forest?

Post-Corona: How sustainability is now changing the toy and children’s furniture industry

Covid-19 not only has a significant impact on the healthcare system, but also poses enormous social and economic problems and therefore is also changing the toy and children’s furniture industry.

Odotoys – sustainable wooden toys by Stefan Dikker

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A traditional wooden block set was the starting point. By adding wheels on removable axes a concept was born.

CodyBlock – creative wooden building blocks by Oscar Lhermitte

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The design inspiration for Cody Block was to create “fun little toy”. Not just a learning tool, but create a wooden toy that revolves around a univers (here, the city).

Cardkits – creative toys made of cardboard by Anther Kiley

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Cardkits are inspired by the elaborate toy cities I built for myself as a child. I grew up in an artistic family without many commercial toys, and I started building my own out of paper when I was around 9.

design for kids curated by afilii @Maison & Objet Paris 2019 * list of exhibitors

afilii – international hub & platform for meaningful design for kids presents at Maison&Objet in Paris eight carefully chosen manufacturers and designers from six countries

Creative & montessori toys of wood by Aishwarya Nair

Designing for children is an enriching experience because you can impact human life at its most crucial point. There is nothing more rewarding than adding an extra smile through your products into their lives.

BOWLES – The wooden bowling game by Julie Chrpová

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My inspiration was in nature – many forest animals. I could not decide which one I should choose. The idea was to create more animals than just one. The prototype is the set of five animal pins, three tree pins and a bowling ball.

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.

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