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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Do kids need design?
Our environment has an energy just like we do. Design can make you feel calm and peaceful, inspired and excited, overwhelmed and anxious. That of course extends down to children, too!
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It is important to teach kids about design or architecture? Arianna I’m not sure about “teaching” but for sure design and architecture are everywhere and children can just learn looking around; sometimes we – as adults – can tell children to notice some particulars, and sometimes we – the adults – can learn from children!
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Do kids need design? Yes! Absolutely! Furniture for children and toys when previously well thought and designed, are created to match a purpose, a functionality that adds to the piece an extra concept. Kids can learn that any object can be beautiful and fun but also ecological, practical, long lasting… perfect play, dream and helping
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Do kids need design? Sure they do. Children learn texture, shapes and colours by exploring objects that surround them. Good design sparks creativity and forms a good taste. What is your idea of good children’s toys? It should have a multi level educational value so when children play with it, they could practice a
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Tell us about your background. How did you become a designer? 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. Why
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Do kids need design? Our kids live in a world that is not always kids-friendly. As a mum, I realise that we all sometimes forget that our kids are simply kids: we often have high expectations and we wish them to do and know things that are sometimes simply “too much” for their young age. We forget how small
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It is important to teach kids about design or architecture? I think it is very important to teach kids about design and architecture. When we travel as a family and when we walk around Paris, there is so much inspiration when looking up, down and all around. I like to pose questions to my children
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What do you think is the most crucial things in kids design? The practicality, according to respect for environment. Do design products for kids influence their thinking, behavior and development? Absolutely yes! Children need to feel free to express themselves, that’s why is extremely important to create a comfortable kids room, with elements transmitting serenity and
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Do kids need design? I think it’s important that children learn the value of quality over quantity. The best children’s products are designed to last for generations, products that will be enjoyed and passed down from one child to the next. What is your idea of good children’s toys? Simple is most often the
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