# Geometric Daycare Signage Design by Tokyo Created Modern Signs for an Australian Childcare Hub By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-by-tokyo References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2017/01/05/signage-system-for-childcare-center-by-design-by-toko-sydney-australia/) & [designbytoko](http://www.designbytoko.com/) 'Design by Tokyo' is the agency that designed the signs for this East Sydney childcare center and community hub. The center is designed as state of the art and is built for parents who live and work in the suburbs of Sydney. The signage itself is highly playful in its design, functioning as a unique contrast to the modern and simple designs around it. It was inspired by [children's building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower) and as a result, is made up largely of wood and reveals [colorful geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co) that are not over-the-top in their design. The signs are attached to the walls via magnets, making them easily movable if necessary. On top of their simple and playful aesthetic, the signs' portable design makes them effective inspiration for [childcare centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery) that may not have large budgets but that are looking for high-impact and affordable enhancements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Playful Signage Design:** Opportunity for designing playful and interactive signage for childcare centers to create engaging environments. - **Portable Signage Solutions:** Opportunity to develop portable signage solutions for easy installation and reconfiguration in childcare centers. - **Affordable Enhancements for Childcare Centers:** Opportunity to provide cost-effective and impactful design enhancements for childcare centers with limited budgets. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in graphic design for creating visually appealing and interactive signage for childcare centers. - **Childcare Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the childcare industry by incorporating playful and engaging design elements into the physical environment. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in manufacturing to develop lightweight and easily installable signage solutions for childcare centers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Train-Inspired Wayfinding Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinding-markers.md) - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md)