children

LINKKI – Kinetic construction toy

Published by Filip Visnjic

Created by Eun Young Park, LINKKI is a kinetic construction toy based on planar linkage mechanism which allows users to design and prototype kinetic movements.

Call for Submissions – TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace 2016

Published by Greg J. Smith

TIFF Kids’ digiPlaySpace (an “interactive exhibition for ages 3 through 13”) is looking for fun and educational projects to feature in their 2016 program.

A Wilderness Most Luminous – The Making of Micah Scott’s Forest

Published by Greg J. Smith

Forest invites kids and adults alike to engage with a giant tactile colour mixer, with ‘spinner’ controls distributed across a 7 x 2 grid of custom-fabricated MDF panels. Built in collaboration between Micah Scott and a team at Ryerson University’s New Media Program, the interactive installation is currently showing at TIFF Kid’s digiPlaySpace. CAN goes behind the scenes to get a glimpse into this ambitious project’s conception and fabrication.

Metamorphabet – Animated alphabet for iOS by Vectorpark

Published by Filip Visnjic

Created by Patrick Smith (Vectorpark), Metamorphabet is an all-ages animated (English) alphabet for the iOS. Poke, prod, drag, and spin the letters of the alphabet to reveal surprising and luminous transformations.

Knock Knock – Knock interface calculator for children by Khalil Klouche

Published by Filip Visnjic

Knock Knock is a playful calculator aimed at small children which allows calculation simply by knocking and will give back the answer using the same knocking tone.

Drawnimal – Expanding iOS device by using simple tools like pen and paper

Published by Filip Visnjic

Drawnimal aims to expand iOS device by using simple tools like pen and paper and motivate children to learn the alphabet and leave the digital screen using simple physical interaction.