Magic Toys
2016
Concept
Product design
3D modelling
Prototyping
Design Research
User Testing
Photography
Woodworking
“What if there could be something that mixes the charm of wooden toys with the enchantment of interactive ones?”
MISC. Toys is a duo of wooden playthings with a hidden magic behaviour. A pair of responsive companions that empower exploration through a series of hand gestures which are necessary in order to bring them to life, suggesting a particular form of interaction while keeping the toy flexible and playable in a variety of ways. Dare to squeeze the toy’s cheeks and you will be rewarded with a breeze of wind. Tickle its metallic buttons and it will purr like a cat. Providing the children with subtle sensory stimulation as a result of their interaction, MISC. Toys are meant to engage them in the holistic occupation of play, creating moments that seem magic to them.
Developed for children with learning and other associated disabilities, 4 to 7 years old, the screenless interactive toys are tangible user interfaces that serve both as inputs and outputs, with no computers or devices involved in order to prioritise tactile, multi-sensory exploration of the play objects.
