The Motion Silhouette Children's Book Needs to be Read With a Flashlight
M — July 22, 2014 — Art & Design
References: motion-silhouette.tumblr & fastcodesign
The Motion Silhouette children's book by Megumi Kajiwara is pop-up story that children can enjoy reading using a flashlight. The book is designed so that when a child shines a flashlight on the page, various missing components of the novel's illustrations become visible through the shadows casted by the flashlight.
Unlike most children's books that simply require a child to read the words on the page, the Motion Silhouette encourages a child to physically interact with the book. Children can grab a flashlight -- or use a flashlight app on a smartphone -- and shine the light on the various cut-out book features. The pages are filled with pop-up trees, butterflies and spiderwebs that cast eerie shadows on the page when a strong light is shining. Kids can have fun staying up late and playing with the Motion Silhouette storybook.
Unlike most children's books that simply require a child to read the words on the page, the Motion Silhouette encourages a child to physically interact with the book. Children can grab a flashlight -- or use a flashlight app on a smartphone -- and shine the light on the various cut-out book features. The pages are filled with pop-up trees, butterflies and spiderwebs that cast eerie shadows on the page when a strong light is shining. Kids can have fun staying up late and playing with the Motion Silhouette storybook.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Children's Books - There is a trend in the creation of interactive books that encourage physical interaction and exploration with or without technology.
2. Augmented Reality Books - More publishers are considering integrating augmented reality technology to enable engaging storytelling experiences with their books.
3. Multi-sensory Reading Experiences - A growing trend towards crafting immersive reading experiences that engage all 5 senses, makes reading a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.
Industry Implications
1. Book Manufacturing and Publishing - Publishers who innovate in content design and use of technology, are likely to create a new generation of readers who demand more interactive, visual and engaging content.
2. Education Technology - There is an opportunity for EdTech companies to create new platforms that take advantage of the benefits of interactive reading, and leverage technologies like AR and VR to drive more structured learning.
3. Toy Manufacturing - Toy companies have the chance to incorporate interactive storytelling and other innovative design concepts to create delightful learning toys that promote reading skills.
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