# Adaptable Wood Toy Designs TransBlock is a Sustainable and Imaginative Plaything for Preschoolers By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-wood-toy References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/projects/50900/TransBlock-Adaptable-Wooden-Toy-Design) & [sherryqiandesign](http://www.sherryqiandesign.com/) There are a number of reasons why this adaptable wood toy is great for children -- preschoolers to be exact. It is full of limitless possibilities in regards to how it can be played with, helping to stretch the imagination of the player. Beyond that, it is also made out of a sustainable material that teaches children about the environment. Lastly, it takes children away from [digital devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubitunes), something that parents must consciously do now from time to time. Dubbed TransBlock, the adaptable wood toys were designed by Sherry Jiekun Qian. Simple yet complex, they can be used to developed curiosity, creativity and independence. Although easy to assemble, the [variety of possible shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) and characters that can be created makes it a challenging game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptable Wood Toy Designs:** Adaptable wood toy designs are growing in popularity for their endless play possibilities and sustainability. - **Environmental Education Toys:** The demand for educational toys that teach children about the environment is increasing, with adaptable wood toys meeting that need. - **Digital Detox Toys:** The rise of digital devices has led to a need for toys that take children away from screens and engage them in hands-on play, such as adaptable wood toys. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers have the opportunity to create more sustainable and adaptable toys that encourage children's curiosity and independence, while also teaching them about the environment. - **Education:** Educational institutions can use adaptable wood toys as teaching tools to engage children in hands-on learning about shapes, characters, and the environment. - **Childcare Services:** Childcare providers can offer adaptable wood toys as a fun and sustainable alternative to digital screens, promoting imaginative play and creativity among preschoolers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Stone-Like Supportive Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapelstein.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md)