We will develop a series of videos that will delve into the process of designing and creating toys with sustainable materials. This series will have a materials science angle, and will focus on things such as non-toxic properties, environmental impact and creative solutions. The series will also trace the development of the toys and document the entire process, starting with prototype design all the way to production. The videos will also address any challenges and innovations involved so that viewers can be educated on the multiple stages of such a process.
We will design and develop a prototype toy called “ToTo”, which will be modeled keeping in mind the experiences and preferences of the target group of children. In doing so, we will use a new approach to engineering, which incorporates the perspective of the marginalized communities for whom the toy is made through participatory planning.
After the development of the prototype, Toy Town will organize a distribution drive to ensure that the toys reach children who will benefit from them the most. The logistics of the distribution will be coordinated with the Shumee team.