The MoMA store has recently released the ‘Musical Tea Set Toy.’ The toy set is a screen-free, classic toy made from painted metal “produced by French toy company Vilac, who had work in MoMA’s 2012 exhibition Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900–2000,” as mentioned in the description. The nature- and animal-inspired illustrations are those of Michelle Carlsund, an illustrator based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Children can let their imaginations run wild in their game of pretend as they serve their friends and family tea and biscuits. An exciting element of this set is the teapot, as when a child “pours” tea from it, an instrumental version of “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?” will start to play.
Image Credit: MoMA, Michelle Carlsund
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Teatime-inspired Toys
- Companies can explore the potential of combining classic toys with modern technology, like the musical element of the Musical Tea Set Toy.
- Screen-free Toys
- Toys like the Musical Tea Set Toy offer a break from screens and technology, presenting a new opportunity for companies focusing on traditional, classic toys.
- Nature-inspired Designs
- Toy companies can explore incorporating nature and animal-inspired designs, like those found in the Musical Tea Set Toy, in their products for a unique and creative touch.
Sectors Adopting This
- Toy Industry
- Companies in the toy industry can explore the nostalgic appeal of classic toys and the potential of incorporating modern elements, like music, to create new products.
- Children's Entertainment Industry
- With the rise of screen time for children, companies in the children's entertainment industry can explore the potential of screen-free toys and games, like the Musical Tea Set Toy.
- Illustration and Design Industry
- Illustrators and designers can explore incorporating nature and animal-inspired designs, like those found in the Musical Tea Set Toy, in their work for children's products and toys.
