Friday, March 5, 2010

Mechanical/Kinetic Toy Design (MYP 4 Design)

MYP 4 Design students are designing original toys for a client of their choice under the age of 14. Toys must be mechanical or kinetic in some way and educational. Students have already interviewed their clients to find out more about their interests. Looking forward to seeing what kind of Some helpful links to help you get started.

Flying Pigs?
Automata - wooden kinetic toys. Below is a link to teach you the simple mechanisms to make them.

Rocking Bamboo?
Old toys redesigned to make new. Simple mechanical/interactive toys. They are really great!

Mechanical Paper?
This toy designer makes his toys out of paper. Wow! Some really cool ideas.

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