Toys are not only for kids, toys are part of our culture, and an important medium to develop essential skills like creativity, problem-solving and socialization. They can also be a great contribution in education, medicine, and business and can improve the quality of life for children and adults alike. Students will be introduced to the essential concepts in designing toys and they will create their own by utilizing hand-making craft skills and new technologies.
The emphasis of this class is on designing toys for play and entertainment.
This course will equip students with a basic knowledge about various design topics, including: brainstorming; sketching; graphic design; concept development; mechanisms; 3D modeling; rendering and rapid prototyping. This is a hands on class, and students are required to bring their imagination in addition to a willingness to experiment and explore creative solutions for class assignments.