Design Peek

Design Peek

Design Peek featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Rockit

Rockit is a compact rocker that attaches to a pram or stroller and gently rocks it to soothe babies to sleep. Rockit uses a two-fix system. A bracket is fitted high on the stroller frame, and the device clips into the bracket when needed. The device can be moved to another stroller or stored when not in use. A push switch turns Rockit on and a speed dial tunes the vibration to the resonant frequency of the frame, giving a gentle low frequency rock. Tests show the movement is comparable to rocking by hand. Most parts are injection moulded in ABS with TPR over-moulds.

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Nutrient

Nutrient is a set of assistive devices designed to support speech therapy for children with articulation disorders. The set includes four forms based on vegetables. The carrot trains the bite and the oral muscles. The Chinese cabbage trains the lip muscles. The corn trains the muscles of the tongue. The pea pod trains airflow control. Each piece is made of food grade silicone and food grade ABS plastic. Bright colors and familiar shapes replace the cold appearance of common assistive products. The devices can be used in therapy sessions and at home.

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Candy

Candy is a home 3D printer for children that prints edible shapes from candy granules. The machine is controlled by a mobile application, which allows the printing order, number and size of each model to be set. Three tanks hold three different candy flavours, so taste and colour can be combined in one print. The granules are heated, melted and formed through a nozzle. The body is made of plastic with a matte surface, and a transparent acrylic window opens by a spring switch to remove the finished candy. The design is inspired by the Chinese folk art of sugar figure blowing.

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Cubecor

Cubecor is a simple yet intricate toy challenging the children's power of thinking and creativity and familiarizes them with colors and simple, complementary and functional fittings. By attaching small cubes to each other, the set will be complete. Various easy connections including magnets, Velcro and pins are used in parts. Finding connections and connecting them to each other, completes the cube. Also reinforces their three-dimensional understanding by persuading the child to complete a simple and familiar volume.

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E yes

E Yes is a game-based training aid designed to help correct amblyopia in children. Modular combinations guide children through visual zoom exercises, eye muscle training and color discrimination. Lenses on both sides of the telescope module work with augmented reality transparencies, so children can explore the surrounding environment without electric power. Switching focus between near and far objects exercises the eye lens and the ciliary muscle. A vision test panel allows regular checks, so changes in sight can be tracked early. The body is made of polypropylene.

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Makedo

Makedo is an open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. The Makedo system is made up of seven elements that allow cardboard to be sawn, folded and connected without sharp edges. Screws and screwdrivers join up to six layers of corrugated cardboard, while a fold roller perforates lines for shaping. The tools are moulded from polypropylene, ABS and steel, and are sold as single tools, home kits or classroom kits. Creations can range from small handheld objects to large group builds. Makedo is intended to help children repurpose everyday cardboard through play.

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