#designforplay

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

On #sundayfunday what better way to spell out a #backtoschool message than with #lego ? Of course for the new students there's a welcoming message too, depending on your perspective. . . . #getbacktoit #backtoit #bricktext #legofont #brickfont #lowfifont #bts #startschool #returntoschool #igdaily #instadaily #herewego #herewegoagain #designschool #designforplay (at Designskolen Kolding) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPIb79geBp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l45isdlmbgr5

[ellenpbritton]

great design vol.8 the etch-a-sketch, low-tech brilliance

An Etch a Sketch is a remarkably simple device.   The primary components are just a small sheet of glass (plastic in modern models); a stylus controlled by two knobs; very fine aluminum powder; and tiny plastic beads. The tiny beads are mixed in with the powder to make sure the powder will continue to flow evenly and not get clumped together, as well as aid in the re-coating process when you shake the Etch a Sketch. Each knob is connected to either a horizontal or a vertical rail, which in turn is connected to a pulley system. This is all connected to the stylus via a very stiff wire.  Among other things, aluminum powder has an interesting property in that it sticks to quite a lot of things, including glass, via an electrostatic charge. So by turning an Etch a Sketch upside down and shaking, you effectively coat the glass with a thin layer of aluminum powder, which then adheres to the glass fairly well. The stylus then simply scrapes off the aluminum powder from the glass wherever it’s touching. The lines this creates are black simply because there is no light inside the Etch a Sketch except what comes through the lines you’ve created.

Invented in the mid 1950s by French electrician Andre Cassagnes (1926 - 2013) and originally coined L'Ecran Magique, the Etch-a-Sketch still maintains some of it’s mystery today. I certainly never knew how it worked as a child, it was just magic. The mystery mesmerises. The interactivity and responsiveness of the product engages children (and adults) immediately, and because it can be shaken to a clear slate, they don’t lose interest. 

This low-tech piece of kit continues to be iconic and relevant today, in world of connected electronic devices. What can this success be attributed to? What makes a great toy? Fundamentally, a toy is something which enables play; the aim is to engage kids' innate curiosity, creativity and imagination through awe-inspiring interactions. Simple as that.

In the context of my current project, which tasks us to design a predominately plastic product to make travel less stressful and more comfortable, the Etch-a-Sketch could be a winner. It is not composed of many separate pieces, and doesn’t make any mess, which lends itself perfectly to travelling. It doesn’t require battery, and could theoretically be enjoyed by a child on any form of transport at any time, all the while fostering creativity. Ingenious. 

[designforplay]

Ruined Hamlet from WarlordGames. Painted by DesignForPlay for a World War II wargame.

[illulinn]

Design manifesto workshop today - what are your design values? #art #design #communicationdesign #designforhope #possible #designmanifesto #communication #interaction #koldingdesignschool #master #designforplay (at Kolding, Denmark) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZSweQgR2y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yjassp36zoit

[robbotti]

#sundaymorning #prototyping #shybo #robot #toy #play #designforkids #designforplay (at Beijing, China)

[jcurtisid]

Exhibition curator Anni Nørskov Mørch talks to students. Interesting insights into their motivations, processes, inspirations and aspirations #uniteddiversity #graduation2019 #designforplay #communicationdesign #fashiondesign #industrialdesign #accessorydesign #textiledesign pic.twitter.com/NzNxuwrVub

— Designskolen Kolding (@designskolenkd) June 27, 2019

June 27, 2019 at 11:24PM

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Throwback to #milanmonday for the relaxing #mondaymood provided by some density play. . . . #milandesignweek #milandesignweek2018 #theplay #designforplay #igdaily #instadaily #instavideo #colour #color #colourful #colorful #donotdrink

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

My thesis project including these talented dancing mermaids are still on display at @koldinghus until the end of this month, so stop by and have a look at what I made along with all of the amazing projects my friends and classmates have done in the fields of #designforplay Industrial Design, Communication Design, Acessories Design, Fashion Design and Textile Design! . . . #dskdgradexhibition #dskdgraduationexhibit #sundayfunday #igdaily #instadaily (at Koldinghus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2dV1SKBHmG/?igshid=tu8jtaaxkn7a

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Today's welcome to the new #designforplay studio went well! . . . #followmyduck #followtheduck #yellowduck #legoduck #brickcan #designskolenkolding #designskolen #igdaily #instadaily #filter #selfie #vsco #saturation

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

I can't believe it's only day two of #designforplay and I'm already in a group project where classmates asked me to #freehandsketch giant minifigures for an infographic! I have to say, so far I feel like I'm in the right place at just the right time. . . . #legodrawing #designskolenkolding #designskolen #legosketch #minifigure #minifig #igdaily #instadaily #reflection #gemini #lineart #drawingoftheday #minimalist #legogram #todayidrew

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Here's a #1minuteprototype of a sound dampening dice catcher for @emilsaaby and the game group to use. When we play late at night it's best not to disturb others nearby, so this helps us roll with rogue-like stealth compared to a table top toss. . . . #headphonewarning #gameprototype #dicebox #quickprototype #designforplay #igdaily #instadaily #instavideo #igvideo #yellow #woodenblocks #alphatest (at Designskolen Kolding) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXVCYThpc8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11u583bff0ovu

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

At the @designskolenkolding open house today, one of my playful inventions was on display along with work by my classmates to give examples of our prototypes. I wanted to create a simple, playful communication through animation tool that kids and adults can use, so I developed this sand-drawing box. Swipe to see more! . . . #dskd #designskolenkolding #dskddesignforplay #designforplay #playfulinvention #igdaily #instadaily #playsand #red #bryceduyvewaardt #playdesigner #designforplaydskd #designedinkolding (at Designskolen Kolding) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTQznehptK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qrw8ctew8zeg

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Alpay and I are seen here teaming up with local kids around the village of Bademli to figure out some playful mechanisms we can test. When it comes to designing playful equipment for kids, never forget to ask kids constantly for their feedback -they're the experts! . . . #designforplay #playdesigners #playdesigning #playplanning #igdaily #instadaily #askthekids #askthechildren #thekidsknow #thechildrenknow #playexperts (at Yahşibey, Izmir, Turkey)

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Self-Appointed Required Readings . . . #summerreading #summerreads #information #paperinformation #powerofprint #powerofplay #thepowerofplay #antchair #studyup #requiredreading #requiredreadings #igdaily #instadaily #igbooks #bookworm #designforplay

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

Congratulations to Helle and Tilde for being recognized as Professor of Play and Honorary Professor of Play today! Tomorrow's post will include the crazy play that happened between the talks. . . . #designforplay #playdesign #dskd #designskolenkolding #dskdplaydesign #igdaily #instadaily (at Designskolen Kolding)

[bryce-duyvewaardt]

The many coloured days are numbered -tomorrow's the last chance to check out the #designforplay exhibit. Take a look while there's still time! . . . #milandesignweek2018 #thingstodoinmilan #playday #playyourpart #fuorisalone #fuorisalone2018 #colorful #colourful #patternmaking #freeplay #igdaily #instadaily #instadesign #meetmeinmilan (at Milan, Italy)