Design Magazine Blog

Design Magazine Blog featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Crabee Kid's Swimming Learning Aids

Lin Yu-He Kid's Swimming Learning Aids Toy Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Crabee

Crabee is a learning flotation device for children aged 3 to 9. Crabee is intended to reduce fear of water through interactive play. The modular shell is made of water-resistant foam and includes five rings of different diameters, so the conical body can be adjusted to the size of each child. Children can throw, catch and place the rings on the body. Two periscopes allow a view of the underwater world from the surface. Floating balls add a treasure hunt game. Children of different swimming abilities can play together.

Continue reading about Crabee Kid's Swimming Learning Aids

 
Gumbek Didactic Toy

Lea Vavra Didactic Toy Toy Monday, 26 October 2026

Gumbek

Gumbek is a didactic plush toy that stimulates creativity and encourages the development of fine motor skills through play. This modular toy comes in parts and kids have to assemble their own toy by connecting the parts together in order to create a whole. There are seven different segments; three larger ones and four smaller ones. The pieces are attached to one another by threading the buttons through the buttonholes, which helps to improve fine motor skills, Also, the arrangement of different shapes helps to develop imagination and creativity as the toy can be put together in different ways.

Continue reading about Gumbek Didactic Toy

 
Cubecor Wood Toy

Esmail Ghadrdani Wood Toy Toy Sunday, 25 October 2026

Cubecor

Cubecor is a simple yet intricate toy challenging the children's power of thinking and creativity and familiarizes them with colors and simple, complementary and functional fittings. By attaching small cubes to each other, the set will be complete. Various easy connections including magnets, Velcro and pins are used in parts. Finding connections and connecting them to each other, completes the cube. Also reinforces their three-dimensional understanding by persuading the child to complete a simple and familiar volume.

Continue reading about Cubecor Wood Toy

 
Piks Construction Toy

Oppi® Construction Toy Toy Saturday, 24 October 2026

Piks

Piks is a construction toy designed for children between three and twelve years old. The set combines non-toxic silicone cones with solid beech wooden boards. The aim of the game is to build an original structure using all of the pieces without any of them falling down. The silicone cones hold the wooden boards in place, allowing many construction possibilities. Through balancing, children practice concentration, fine motor skills and decision making. Included cards suggest shapes to build, while free play is also encouraged.

Continue reading about Piks Construction Toy

 
Elephant Weight Mathematics Early Education Toys

Sha Yang Mathematics Early Education Toys Toy Friday, 23 October 2026

Elephant Weight

Elephant Weight is a mathematics early education toy for children over three years old. The design is based on the traditional Chinese story Cao Chong Weighs the Elephant, in which equal replacement is used to measure a large object with many small ones. Each small elephant weight is marked with its mass, from 5 grams to 100 grams. An object is placed in the boat, the sinking level is marked, and weights are added until the hull returns to that level. Children add the marked values to learn about weight and numbers.

Continue reading about Elephant Weight Mathematics Early Education Toys

 
Jojo AI Companion Robot

JingDong Own-Brand Design Team AI Companion Robot Toy Thursday, 22 October 2026

Jojo

Jojo is an artificial intelligence companion toy for children. The soft body is made from recycled plush materials. A voice system supports conversations in several languages. A memory function allows Jojo to develop a distinct personality over time. A small display shows emotional states through animated eyes. A silicone layer around the electronic parts keeps the toy soft to hold, and openings in the layer let the microphone and speaker work clearly. Jojo measures 10.5 by 9.5 by 10.5 centimeters and weighs 159 grams and can be carried as a wearable accessory.

Continue reading about Jojo AI Companion Robot

 
Design Team of the Day

Design Team of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 20 October 2026

World's Greatest Design Teams.

Sometimes you need a very big team of talented designers to come up with truly great designs. Every day, we feature a distinct award-winning creative design team. Explore and discover original and creative architecture, good design, fashion, graphics design and design strategy projects from design teams worldwide.

Continue reading · Browse the registry