21Dec 17, 2012
Tube Toys are a series of toy vehicles where the packaging becomes the product, reducing the amount of material discarded after purchase. All the parts needed to build each vehicle are contained within a cardboard tube, which doubles as the packaging and becomes the body of the car, fire engine, train, or tractor. Each tube […]
22Dec 17, 2012
Taga is a multifunctional vehicle designed for families on the go. It is a baby stroller and carrier bike all rolled into one—and a means of transportation unlike any other. Taga’s three wheels make it more stable than ordinary bicycles. You can turn on a dime even when you’re hardly moving, and mounting and dismounting […]
23Dec 15, 2012
London design studio Postlerferguson have created a series wood spacecraft, from an interplanetary garbage collection to a future commercial spacebus to Mars, for toy maker and lifestyle brand Papafoxtrot. The satellites are made out of maple as well as laser etched stainless steel parts with polished natural wood, matte white, and glossy red finish. Postlerferguson […]
24Dec 15, 2012
Patrick Rylands’ love of sculptural forms, combined with his interest in plastics technology, led him to design smooth rounded plastic toys that were very easy for small children to handle. He was trained as a ceramicist at the Royal College of Art and his design aesthetic was simple, introducing children to a world of shapes […]
25Oct 26, 2012
The Quinny Yezz represents a modern reinterpretation of the buggy with an urban twist. Meant to appeal to young parents, it can be folded with little effort and carried over the shoulder. The lightweight frame is made entirely of IXEF, a high performance fibreglass composite. The urban look of the Quinny Yezz is exhibited through […]
26Oct 9, 2012
Bite & Relax are teething rings designed according to the two teething phases of babies. There is a model for children aged two months and up which stimulates the front teeth area. When the molars come through around four months of age, the next model provides relief. Crafted from a lightweight material, these teething rings […]
27Oct 8, 2012
Developed in India and presented as the world’s first ‘Safe for Eyes’ certified rechargeable study light for children, the UV- and IR-free Studylite lamp was designed using research from eye institute Sankara Nethralaya. Energy efficient white light LED’s are placed within the halo. The batteries last for as long as six hours, giving students the […]
28Oct 1, 2012
The versatile Buddy’s Mighty Pack can be adjusted to the individual measurements of children aged 7 to 12, making it easier to grow with your child over the years. Its weight is evenly distributed over the back, minimizing pressure and tension on the muscles that support the spine. Also, an integrated zipped allows its user […]
29Sep 27, 2012
In 1945, Charles and Ray Eames designed a toy elephant made of plywood. They found elephants to be be very charming, as depicted in many of their photographic works. The Plywood Elephant was intended to be played with by children, as exemplified by its curved edges. It was never mass-produced (only two models were made). […]
30Aug 25, 2012
Eco-friendly tableware for kids. “Cleaning your plate” takes on a whole new meaning thanks to Green Eats. Our colorful, reusable plates are made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers, so they make every mealtime an opportunity to do something good for the planet. This ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external […]