Proposal: Toy with Sounds
•Brief : To design a toy in terracotta , that creates and enhances the sound and increases the learning and understanding of the kids.
•Material appreciation :
o Easily mouldable
o Earthy feel
o Aesthetical value – surface value
o Creates and amplifies the sounds
o Easy availability
o Easily mouldable
o Earthy feel
o Aesthetical value – surface value
o Creates and amplifies the sounds
o Easy availability
•User sample : Children of age 3 and above .
Concepts and Explorations
•Variations in whistles:
Concepts and Explorations 2
Water Whistles
Concepts and Explorations 3
Drums
, this form wobbles to and fro and with beads inside, it creates sound.
Different facial expressions were tried as cartoon characters attract children.