Teni & Tayo Creations is a black-owned, woman-led company that produces STEM kits, toys, books, apparel, and more for kids. Founder Omobola Imoisili, known for being a STEM robotics and African Folktales teacher, got many ideas for her subscription box from her students and their subject material. Each box contains materials for kids to build items like flip-flops, doll clothes, head attire, and more. In addition, there is a fact sheet related to the topic of the month, information on the charity that is being supported for the month, and a video tutorial detailing how to build the craft.
The brand also themes its boxes around a topic of the month, which can cover things like fabric, tools, and other culture-specific items. Some of the items offered are STEM toys, so Imoisili runs trials in her own class before launching a box. For each box purchased, Teni & Tayo will donate a percentage of the proceeds to help those in need in Africa and the African diaspora.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- African Culture STEM Crafts
- Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating more STEM education products that are culturally relevant and representative of underrepresented groups.
- Monthly STEM Subscription Boxes
- Disrupt the traditional toy industry with subscription boxes that provide interactive STEM learning experiences for kids every month.
- Socially Conscious Products
- Opportunities abound in creating socially-conscious products that donate proceeds to good causes and make a positive impact in communities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- STEM Education
- Create more inclusive STEM education products that incorporate diverse cultures and perspectives to improve engagement and learning outcomes.
- Toy Industry
- Disrupt the toy industry by providing education and value with subscription boxes that promote STEM learning experiences and social responsibility.
- Nonprofit Sector
- Partner with nonprofits to create mutually beneficial opportunities where businesses can sell socially-conscious products and donate proceeds to help those in need.
