Links of Interest
History of Toys and Games - A History Channel Special
Interview with Child Psychologist Brian Sutton-Smith - Watch the videos. Dr. Sutton-Smith’s part is in English (with subtitles)
The Art and Craft of Toy Design - A blog for two classes at the Parsons New School for Design, “Making Wireless Plush Toys” and “Toy Concept Development and Design”
I Used To Believe - “I Used To Believe is a funny and bizarre collection of ideas that adults thought were true when they were children.”
ReadyMech Toys - Readymechs are free, flatpack toys for you to print and build.
Papercraft - Make a working Optimus Prime
The Monster Engine - Children’s Art… remastered
Taking Play Seriously (NY Times)
Old-Fashioned Play (NPR)
Creative Play (NPR)
Toy Product Design in the Media
“Get a B.A. in Toy Design” - Columbia News Service: December 2007
“Toy Soldier” - MIT Tech Talk: December 2007
“Toy Stories” - Association for Psychology Science (APS) Observer: December 2006
“Toy Designers Make Brushing Fun” - MIT Tech Talk: May 24, 2006
“Bathroom Tech: Toothbrush Toys” - GearLog: May 22, 2006
