MARCH 2009
The UNA toy kitchen is blind-friendly straight out of the box. Having many blind-friendly features, it can be enjoyed by both blind and sighted children. Below is a video showing the UNA prototype in use at a progressive preschool in Metro Manila.
AWARDS WON:
OCT 2008. Best Research, Industrial Design Thesis College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines, Diliman. “A Designer’s Guide To Making Interactive & Intuitive Toys For Blind Children”
APR 2009. Best Prototype, Industrial Design Thesis College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines, Diliman. UNA Blind-friendly Toy Kitchen Set
PRESS RECEIVED:
Smart Playhouse · “Play Kitchens”
K+BB Collective · “Una toy kitchen”
Pequelia · “Cocina de juguete infantil UNA” (in Spanish)
Design Spotter · “UNA Toy Kitchen on Design Spotter”
Fred’s Head blog from the American Printing House for the Blind · “Toy Kitchen for the Blind”
Design Launches. “UNA Toy Kitchen for visually impaired children is amazing”