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In one of our last posts "Finland and Estonia through a child’s eyes – Involving children in the co-creative process of Wear-Abouts products creation" we have discussed the main themes to be addressed through co-design activities involving children: Designing ‘for’ and ‘with’ children, means taking into account how children 'see' themselves through the products to... Continue Reading →
The Estonian Children's Literature Center and Koja Agency, literary agency specializing in children’s and young adult books, based in Stockholm, Sweden, have supported our "Secret garden" workshops (13, 14 & 15th September 2019 - Helsinki Children's Design Week). These books have helped children to find inspiration to draw their own "Secret garden" illustrations on recycled garments... Continue Reading →
"Technology will be key to engaging young people in the issues affecting our planet" - Colin Buttfield, WWF UK
(Cover photo - Estonian Children's Literature Center in Taalinn - Estonia) Singapore Tourism released an interesting promotional video about travel seen through children’s eyes. It highlights how different the expectations and experiences of children are during a trip and we can say simply in everyday life. https://vimeo.com/173433288 There is also the following promotion video for... Continue Reading →
“Lie on the bridge and watch the water flowing past. Or run, or wade through the swamp in your red boots. Or roll yourself up and listen to the rain falling on the roof. It's very easy to enjoy yourself.” ― Tove Jansson, Moominvalley in November
(Cover picture: http://www.stadissa.fi) The brand new Oodi central library in Helsinki, Finland, has been our first encounter with Finnish design and architecture... one of the finest, that goes without saying. Oodi will play an important part in our project, as it is an extremely inspiring place both for it's building concept and for it's unique... Continue Reading →
We’ll be heading to Sweden, Finland and Estonia soon, as a first travel to prepare our WEAR-ABOUTS Sea project. Having a child is a powerful change and driver in one’s life as it impacts all aspects of it, work included. Numerous mothers (and fathers we hope), newly called “Mom entrepreneurs”, are creating new projects or... Continue Reading →
Our upcoming travel will lead us to Turku and its region, in the south-west part of Finland, by the coast, with numerous islands. Turku is also the home of ‘Sun in eye’ production, who created Pikkuli cartoons then educational apps, beautifully made around the Pikkuli baby bird character, his family and friends, facing new challenges... Continue Reading →
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