Project Brief:
Aids in balance and motor-skills development and uses sustainable materials and methods for construction, namely wood and leather.
The toy should be durable, safe, easy to operate and of course beautifully made.
The target user group will be children, ages 2-3 years. The target price point will be 150 – 200.
Developmental Milestone of a 2-3 year old:
Physical
• Legs grow faster than arms,
• Posture is more erect; abdomen no longer protrudes.
• can jump from low step
• can stand up and walk around on tiptoes
• Needs to consume approximately 6,300 kJ (1,500 calories) daily.
Motor development
• Walks up and down stairs unassisted, using alternating feet; may jump from
bottom step, landing on both feet.
• Can momentarily balance on one foot.
• Jumps on the spot.
• Pedals a small tricycle.
• Throws a ball overhand; aim and distance are limited.
• Catches a large bounced ball with both arms extended.
• Enjoys swinging on a swing.
• Shows improved control of crayons or markers; uses vertical, horizontal and
circular strokes.
• Holds crayon or marker between first two fingers and thumb (tripod grasp), not in
a fist as earlier.
• Can turn pages of a book one at a time
Quick working models:
We went back to our childhood pictures for inspiration and we decided to make a little airplane.
Lasercut model with interchangeble wings:
First scale model to visualize the scale of different parts of the airplane:
Children tested our full size airplane structure
Full size model:
Full size model making:
Laser cut the frame
Upholsterying the front of the plane:
CNC the wings:
Cut plywood for the skin:
Laser cut leather for seat:
Make handle bars and uploster with leather
Assemble:
Put on wheels:
Finished Model:
Back handle bar for parents to push or pull the airplane
Front nose has foam inside upholstered with leather to reduce shock
1 inch diameter handle bar.
Lean and turn:
Handle bar slot prevents dramatic turning:
Tested by children:
Designers with model and client:)
