Energy conservation may be considered one of those boring lessons that mom, dad or teacher seems determined to bestow upon children, but perhaps these Eco Monsters would communicate the message more effectively. Designed by Anastasia Bondarenko, these peculiar playthings have great power behind their cute appearances.
One of the Best of the Best concepts in this year's Red Dot Design Awards, this collection of odd little creatures is synced with an iPad app that tells an interactive and informative story for kids. Each one is equipped with a sensor of one sort or another, capable of metering the consumption of water, electricity, waste and heat. The data collected by these Eco Monsters is made available on the tablet, which gently and playfully tells youngsters how to improve any uneconomical habits.
Energy-Conscious Toys
Eco Monsters Encourage Resourceful and Sustainable Behavior in Children
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Toys - Designing toys that promote eco-consciousness and sustainable behavior in children can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy industry.
2. Interactive Learning Apps - Developing interactive and informative apps synced with physical toys can disrupt the education technology industry, providing engaging and educational experiences for children.
3. Smart Sensors for Resource Monitoring - Integrating smart sensors in everyday objects, like toys, to monitor resource consumption can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, such as smart home technology and energy conservation.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry could benefit from embracing eco-conscious toy designs and incorporating interactive learning apps for children.
2. Education Technology Industry - The education technology industry has the potential to disrupt traditional learning methods by developing interactive learning apps synced with physical toys.
3. Smart Home Technology Industry - Incorporating smart sensors in toys and other everyday objects can disrupt the smart home technology industry by enabling real-time resource monitoring.