Yo'play Makes Recycling Fun
Michael Kosowicz — November 17, 2007 — Eco
References: design21sdn & design21sdn
Yo'play turns into a stackable toy when your child is done eating their yogurt. Kids can use the empty container as a building block for fun construction projects, similar to Lego.
"The pots fit together in different ways to create hollow, light weight, 3D shapes and figures. The creations can be disassembled, modified, extended, filled, and crashed, to be recreated over and over again," Design 21 explained of the product it awarded first prize in a recent design competition.
:The Pots are to be sold with 'graphical illustrations' to stimulate the initial investigation, to have a simple objective to achieve and to show some of the creative possibilities. Sticker sets can be included to enrich the appearance of the creations, to launch new collectable themes, and to satisfy the different sex/age groups. Naturally the child can always decorate, draw, and personalize his own creations!"
It's a great way to teach the importance of reuse, and teaches children that recycling can be fun.
"The pots fit together in different ways to create hollow, light weight, 3D shapes and figures. The creations can be disassembled, modified, extended, filled, and crashed, to be recreated over and over again," Design 21 explained of the product it awarded first prize in a recent design competition.
:The Pots are to be sold with 'graphical illustrations' to stimulate the initial investigation, to have a simple objective to achieve and to show some of the creative possibilities. Sticker sets can be included to enrich the appearance of the creations, to launch new collectable themes, and to satisfy the different sex/age groups. Naturally the child can always decorate, draw, and personalize his own creations!"
It's a great way to teach the importance of reuse, and teaches children that recycling can be fun.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Packaging - Innovative ways to repurpose product packaging to provide added value and promote sustainability.
2. Toyification of Products - Transforming everyday objects into playful, educational tools for children can create new markets and drive sales.
3. Multi-use Products - Designing products with multiple uses can increase their appeal and marketability while promoting sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - Opportunities for companies to innovate and develop packaging that can be repurposed after use.
2. Toy Industry - Transforming everyday objects into toys can lead to new product categories and markets.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Designing multi-use products can increase both sales and brand loyalty, while also promoting sustainability.
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