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Student project
Shape & Share
Background
"I am passionate about designing meaningful toys for children. I want to contribute to positive learning through play experiences.”
Shape & Share
Shape & Share is a toy created for 4-year-olds to be used in kindergartens, aiming to develop children's skills in sharing, negotiation, and communication. By adopting a child-centered approach, the designer has created a toy that communicates the language through play, allowing children from different cultures and backgrounds who do not speak the same language to play together. And by basing the design on play sessions with children and solely utilizing their insights, the project demonstrates how a toy can be designed to truly reflect the needs and interests of children.
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