Week 7 - Prototype Basics

After our lecture on prototyping methods and styles, you should now really begin to extend out your ideas from sketch to sketch model. This is the only real way to effectively evaluate your new toy idea + play pattern. The prototype will be your biggest source of information for others to immerse. John

Week 6 - Schematic Models

We are all continuing work on our second Project.The schematic models of various electronic systems in toys were expressive...and worked after re-construction! John

WEEK 5 - Electronics + Toys

Hey!
We had a nice review of our illustrations and ideas for project one. Again, a nice variety of toy concepts from all. As we move into the basics of toy electronics you will find a common thread to all products. Namely cost. For toys to exist they must be affordable and cost drives the marketplace. As we begin to deconstruct our electronic toys next week - you will have a greater appreciation for the designers / engineers that create "simple" solutions to fun. Remember to bring in your electronic toys! John