Playgrounds are made for kids to have fun and enjoy their years of innocence. That’s the general thought in most parts of the world, but in some Soviet countries, playgrounds house evil-looking, nightmarish statues that illustrated the elements of Slavic fairy tales.
The demon-like playground equipment includes decapitated monkeys, Impaled Baba Yaga, a tied up Little Riding Hood, and much more that could totally drive kids to endless cries.
If you think kids playing video games is bad, try to picture them playing near a tortured man sculpture at your neighborhood’s playground.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nightmare Playgrounds
- Opportunity for companies to design safer and more positive playground equipment that does not traumatize children.
- Cultural Interpretation in Design
- Opportunity for companies to create and incorporate culturally relevant designs in playground equipment that is both educational and stimulating for children.
- Sustainable Playgrounds
- Opportunity for companies to design playground equipment made from environmentally-friendly materials that promote sustainability and education for children.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Playground Equipment Manufacturing
- Opportunity for companies to disrupt the playground equipment market by creating innovative, safer, and more culturally diverse playground equipment for children.
- Childcare and Education
- Opportunity for companies to integrate cultural diversity and education on folklore stories in playgrounds as part of their educational programs for children.
- Sustainability and Environment-conscious Industries
- Opportunity for companies to support sustainability and environmental education by designing playground equipment that promotes eco-friendly behaviors and educates children on the importance of conservation.
