Overview
Toys are among humanity's oldest forms of creative design. In this imaginative course, you will explore the principles of toy-making while learning how artists and designers create objects that encourage curiosity, interaction, and storytelling. You will design and build an original toy that is an interactive object using traditional crafting methods and contemporary ideas. You will learn - Toy design principles - Creative problem-solving - Prototyping ideas - Basic construction methods - Storytelling through objects - User-centered design You will create - Concept sketches - A Prototype model - Handcrafted original toy
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