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VoiceBuilder
A Constructible Narrative Play System for Early Storytellers
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Sense Build
A multisensory memory game enhanced
with rich tactile textures
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SensaHex
Re-Imagining AI as a Multisensory Tool in Primary Education
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Building Sound
Children build their own sound structures
using modular pieces and materials
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Upfold
A Foldable System for Children’s Open-Ended Play
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Shape Lab
Learning through balance and touch
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ArtQuest
Creative Organization for Creative Children's Art Projects

Formative Worlds

This collection of thesis projects explores how design can support the growth, learning, and everyday experiences of children. Centered on curiosity, play, and human development, the work investigates how products and interactions can foster creativity, confidence, social connection, and educational engagement. Through research into childhood behavior, developmental needs, and evolving learning environments, these projects propose thoughtful solutions that empower children through exploration and interaction. From educational tools to playful systems and supportive experiences, each thesis reflects a commitment to designing with empathy and imagination. Together, the projects highlight the role of product design in shaping meaningful experiences during formative stages of life.

Projects

All Themes

Shifting Natures
Formative Worlds
Living Connections
Sensorial Encounters
Embodied Care
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