Remix'
Museum Object – 1600s Bed Warmer
They fell out of fashion with the rise of other methods of warming homes and beds.
The inner World of Play
Collaboration
Gothenburg City Museum
Berghults Förkola, Floda
Role
Designer & Researcher
Date
2022.11 - 2023.1
What is Remix?
The idea of this project is to design a tool for play based on an existing object by remixing it. Starting with an artifact that was chosen in the Gothenburg City Museum—an object that may not be intended for children play—and explore how a remix of this artifact can invite children to play.
Design
A wooden box with a lid that serves as a stage platform and includes blocks as accessories.
User target
Introvert children, 5 years old
Research Question
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How do introverted children play?
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What are the differences in receiving rewards as an introverted child?
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What does the inner world of introverted children look like?
Project Persona (Concept)
There is always one or two children in a group who do not interact with the others; they may be shy and do not fit in. We usually refer to them as introverts.
They do, however, exist in their own world and are proud of what they do. They deserve their own space and rewards.
*Introversion is just one of many possible healthy personality types, not a disorder.
Through the first try out with wooden toy block which attract more quiet kids who like to play alone. And that how is started!
I got interest for the bed warmer object and want to keep the external shape and using the idea of internal space for the blocks storage.
