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Kids' Design

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Kids' Design explores the landscape of child-appropriate product design that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. It showcases a variety of products including toys, baby carriages, furniture, clothing, and shoes designed to foster children's development and creativity. This volume highlights designs that are not only stable and practical but also inspire imagination and joy, encouraging young users to truly be children while also delighting potential future design enthusiasts.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for designers, parents, and anyone interested in arts and culture focused on child development and product design that balances creativity with practicality.

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Cute little bears in all different colours, grinning elephants and cuddly mice cavorting on the padding on the changing table, the winter parka, the playhouse: the design quality of products for children frequently leaves much to be desired. This title presents products for children which allow children to be children.

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Cute little bears in all different colours, grinning elephants and cuddly mice cavort on the padding of changing tables, winter parkas, and playhouses. The design quality of products for children frequently leaves much to be desired. However, fortunately, there is an increasing number of examples of child-appropriate design with style.

This is, of course, not simply a matter of satisfying the aesthetic demands of adults. It is more about attractive product design which makes sense for children and their development. Kids' Design presents products for children that allow them to be just that: children.

Such products must, of course, also be functional and stable. However, it is at least as important that they playfully incite children's fantasy and creativity while encouraging their capabilities and potentials. They should also be a source of pleasure for the potential design lovers of tomorrow.

The products included in Kids' Design range from toys, baby carriages, and furniture, to clothing, shoes, and much more. These are categorised under living, fashion, and playtime, providing a comprehensive overview of design tailored for young adventurers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783037681558

Publisher: Braun Publishing AG

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2013

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: Braun Publishing AG

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 192

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