Designer Todd Borka Lets Children Create Different Characters
Meghan Young — July 30, 2014 — Life-Stages
The mix-and-match wooden toys is great for children and adults alike. This is due entirely to its reliance on good design, which could easily be as decorative as it is playful. As though inspired by retro wooden toys, the designs are simple yet entertaining. It involves a sort of peg system and different pieces with facial features illustrated on each. They come together to form a multitude of characters depending on how the mix-and-match wooden toys are arranged.
Created by Todd Burka, the same French freelance designer who created an equally playful set of plates, the mix-and-match wooden toys is comprised not only of a range of expressions, but also different genders and races, which make fiddling with them even more interesting for children.
Created by Todd Burka, the same French freelance designer who created an equally playful set of plates, the mix-and-match wooden toys is comprised not only of a range of expressions, but also different genders and races, which make fiddling with them even more interesting for children.
Trend Themes
1. Mix-and-match Toys - Opportunity for toy companies to develop customizable and interactive toys that allow children to create their own unique characters.
2. Good Design - Potential for designers to incorporate both decorative and playful elements into products, appealing to both children and adults.
3. Diversity in Toy Design - Demand for toys that offer representation and diversity, allowing children to explore different genders and races.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to leverage mix-and-match concepts to create customizable and engaging toys for children.
2. Product Design - Potential for product designers to create aesthetically pleasing and interactive toys using a mix-and-match design approach.
3. Inclusion and Diversity - Opportunity for companies to prioritize inclusivity and diversity in toy design, providing children with options that reflect different races and genders.
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