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Photo by Nicole Marnati
Graduation project

Updated Toys

Fanny Basanta Guerreiro

"These make them interesting for children who increasingly engage with the world through smartphones and tables."

WHAT Three toys — a ball, a rope and a hoop — fitted with sensors that activate a digital interface. WHY The toys have all the traditional benefits in terms of physical exertion and social interaction. But the addition of a digital layer expands the experience of play, thereby motivating and stimulating children. These responsible objects for future generations counter the negative effects of digitally immersive activities. HOW The digital layer makes traditional toys contemporary by incorporating elements familiar from video games and social media.

Department

Social Design

Degree

Master

Graduation year

2018

Photoshoot

Nicole Marnati