Clay Play

Clay Play is a sustainably sourced toy for elementary-aged children designed for a temporary life. Paint, play, and watch it biodegrade and take form with new life.

Description

Category
Team
Timeline

Toy Design

Solo project

2nd year of Undergraduate Studies

6 weeks

90%

of toys on the market today are made out of plastic

288,000

tons of plastic waste are created every year

Child Development and Toys

Birth - 2 yrs

2 - 6 yrs

6 - 11 yrs

11 - 18 yrs

The Problem

most toys are made from plastic + kids age out of toys fast

design a toy with a cradle-to-cradle life-cycle + appeals to a range of children (age+gender)

Concept Exploration

Cradle-to-Cradle Life Cycle

Create

using eco-friendly milk paint, the
child decorates clay-play however they wish

Play

once decorated, play with your
newly customized friend

Grow

once they’ve had their fun,simply break apart clay play, toss in your yard, and watch flowers grow!

Head separates body to include paints

Unlock a new world of imagination...
all while being eco-conscious