# Modular Building Blocks The Miller Goodman Playshapes Inspire Imagination By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-goodman-playshapes References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2010/02/miller_goodman.php) & [millergoodman.blogspot](http://millergoodman.blogspot.com/) To me, the best toys are the type that [inspire imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) and that you remember fondly (perhaps a little too fondly) when you’re all grown up, the Miller Goodman PlayShapes definitely fall into that category. A set of [modular building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-exploration-telescope), the Miller Goodman PlayShapes are perfect for children. Containing some pieces to inspire a particular object (i.e. mustaches and eyeballs), it is mainly comprised of [abstract shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope) so that anything is possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Building Blocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of modular building blocks that incorporate smart technology for interactive play. - **Imagination-inspiring Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of toys that encourage imaginative play through unconventional shapes and designs. - **Abstract Shape Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a playset with abstract shapes that can be transformed into various objects, fostering creative thinking and problem-solving skills. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to revolutionize traditional toy production and offer customizable building blocks. - **Educational Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational toys that use modular building blocks to teach children concepts in math, science, and engineering. - **Smart Toy Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine modular building blocks with smart technology to create interactive toys that engage children in a digital age. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md)