Some time ago, under the design collective outofstock we started a collaboration with the french brand Ekobo, that produces objects using bamboo as the main material. It was a very interesting project that led to a series of sand/beach tools and toys for children, made in bamboo composite.
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Discover sustainable toys from responsible toy designers and toy manufacturers. With pictures✓ partly Interview✓ + direct CONTACT.
Meet Monika Matějková and Veronika Watzková, toy designer from Czech Republic
A sense of creativity has emerged in our childhood. The desire to create new things led us to study at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. Here we met for the first time and found a common theme in creating children’s products.
Continue readingnoook – creative toys made from cardboard by Torsten Sherwood
Although completely unintended for play cardboard boxes seem to have an ability to kindle a really special type of “creative, making, play” in children – almost unlike any other “properly” designed toy.
Continue readingMeet Athina Doukati and Jose Navarro, toy designer of the the wandering workshop
“Imagination in play” is the key concept with regard to our approach to design for kids. We focus on designing open-ended toys that stimulate creative play and engage children in creating their own stories.
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During the avantgarde Torres García was pioneer in Uruguayan toy design, creating his own brand ‘Aladdin Toys’. The geometric and simplicity of Clan shapes are inspired by this great artist.
Continue readingMeet 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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