Prismland is a series of educational plush toys that were created to teach young children about three dimensional shapes and geometry. It is made up of Cubert (a cube) and Hexter (a hexagon), who have been adorably dubbed PrismPals. With cute faces, a soft grid pattern and small pastel colored shapes also decorating their exterior, it is hard not to be drawn to these educational plush toys.
Designed by Jess Chen, a Toronto artist and Parsons School of Design/Ontario College of Art and Design graduate, the educational plush toys were created in collaboration with Matthew Mayers, a mechanical engineering graduate from McGill University. Currently seeking funds on Kickstarter, "they aim to expand Prismland into a cross-platform, interactive experience with apps, games, cartoons, and more toys," writes Psfk.
What's Driving This Trend
- Educational Plush Toys
- Opportunity for incorporating educational content into traditional toys.
- 3D Shapes and Geometry
- Increased emphasis on teaching spatial reasoning and mathematical concepts in early education.
- Cross-platform Interactive Experiences
- Growing demand for interactive and immersive educational content across various platforms.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy Industry
- Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create educational toys that combine playfulness and learning.
- Education Technology
- Opportunity for developers to create educational apps and games that promote spatial and mathematical skills.
- Entertainment Industry
- Opportunity for content creators to produce educational cartoons and shows that engage children in learning about shapes and geometry.
