Brands create toys with sense-focused functions for educational purposes
Implications - Brands that create toys are increasingly offering products that are focused on the use or enhancement of specific senses, creating an educational tool for young kids that is simplified in both its design and function. This more streamlined approach to play allows parents to adopt minimalist, step-by-step methods to teach kids basic skills -- all while offering the interactivity that consumers crave, and that young kids require for healthy development.
Workshop Question - In what ways can you integrate multi-sensory features into your products to provide an element of education?
Trend Themes
1. Sensory Play and Exploration - Toys are being designed to encourage sensory play and exploration for child development.
2. STEM Education Toys - STEM education toys are being introduced to help kids learn about science and technology.
3. Sensory Stimulation with Design - Toys and tools are being created to stimulate senses with designs that are aesthetically pleasing as well.
Industry Implications
1. Toy - The toy industry is a primary source of inspiration for new trends in sensory play and STEM toys.
2. Education - The educational industry finds new technology for learning including the sensory development features of toys.
3. Creative Design - Design professionals in areas from product design to marketing use sensory stimulation in toys as a source of inspiration.
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Date Range:
Feb 17 — Feb 19
Trending:
Warm
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