Shadow Drawing
Our design goal was to help children develop a sense of dimension while providing space for open-ended creativity. Recognizing that children learn most effectively through play, the toy encourages exploration, experimentation, and discovery in a natural way. By blending education with imagination, the design nurtures both spatial understanding and creative expression
In collaboration with Jean You, I designed the product from initial concept to final completion.
Inspired by
Piaget's Stages as a Foundation for Interactive Learning Design
Learning evolves from real-world objects to abstract symbols and play.
Form, Geometry, and Design: Inspired by Stiny
Geometrical forms become a gateway for children to imagine and create.
Reimagining Froebel's Gift for Today's Learner
From plane to cube:
Froebel’s gifts guide children from simple surfaces to complex forms.
Design for Young Learners (Kindergarten to 1st Grade)
Early learners begin exploring shapes and geometry, as outlined in the Common Core.
Observing the outcomes will be both captivating and rewarding. Children not only gain an understanding of how three-dimensional objects interact with light, but they also transform those discoveries into unique shadow projections and expressive marker drawings. The process reveals a dynamic interplay between form, light, and imagination—an outcome that is visually striking and intellectually stimulating.
User testing conducted at the Boston Children’s Museum
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