Creaon

Toy for Menglin Tian

Creaon focuses on a variety of functional features needs of children aged 1-6 for toys. Children can use Creaon as regular crayons to draw pictures and create different roofs for Creaon cubes during drawing , and combine with their drawings to play pretend games. Creaon can also be used as a balance block for building games. Because it's made from soy wax, Creaon can disappear more environmentally than a regular plastic toy when it's done its job.

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Creaon Toy Press Releases

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Unique Properties

Creaon focuses on the creative, open ending, construction and imagination needs of children aged 1 to 6 for toys. Combine crayons with building blocks. When children draw with Creaon, they create different roofs that can become unique building blocks and play imaginary games with them. It realizes that toys can complete their multiple missions in a certain period of need, can still play after being damaged, and after completing the mission, it is more harmless to disappear than ordinary toys.

Tags

Toy, Childhood, Children, Playful, Sustainable

Production Technology

Soy Wax

Design Challenge

Finding the intersection of versatile toys and environmentally friendly materials with less waste is the most difficult and critical part of the design process. Research has found that toys that stimulate creativity and allow children to use their imagination and build are more suitable for a wider range of children, which means they are less likely to get tired of being thrown away. At the same time, I found that materials like soy wax are more environmentally friendly than plastic, and can continue to play even if broken, even simple DIY repair, unlike plastic toys that are more likely to be thrown away once broken. At the same time, wax toys can be mass-produced just like plastic toys.

Project Duration

The project started in November 2021 in London and finished in January 2022 in London, and was exhibited in online Work in Progress 2022 show in January 2022.

Operation Flow

Children can use them as regular crayons to draw pictures and create different roofs for the Creaon cubes. Children can combine their drawings with these small house-like Creaon cubes to play pretend games. Creaon can also be used as a balance block for building games.

Research

Among children's toys, the top five toys in the home are all made of plastic. However, because children grow up so quickly, their interests and demands for some toys change quickly. These plastic toys that can last a long time become "short life" toys. I started thinking about how to make play more sustainable while meeting the needs of children. I design from two aspects of more functions and more environmentally friendly materials to explore how to make toys last longer and less waste when toys finish their missions.

Inspiration

Among children's toys, the top five toys in the home are all made of plastic. However, because children grow up so quickly, their interests and demands for some toys change quickly. These plastic toys that can last a long time become "short life" toys, which are likely to cause serious environmental problems. I began to think about how to extend the life of the toy and make it more environmentally friendly to its end.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Menglin Tian, 2022 Image #2: Photographer Menglin Tian, 2022 Image #3: Photographer Menglin Tian, 2022 Image #4: Photographer Menglin Tian, 2022 Image #5: Photographer Menglin Tian, 2022

Project Overview

Creaon Toy has been a Iron winner in the Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Menglin Tian was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Creaon Toy.

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Introducing Creaon: A Sustainable and Imaginative Toy for Children

Menglin Tian Unveils Creaon, a Sustainable Toy for Children Aged 1-6

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