Plastic furniture made from old toys introduces kids to the circular economy
Antwerp-based brand Ecobirdy has used recycled plastic toys to create a range colourful furniture for kids, aiming to raise their "awareness for sustainability". More
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Storytelling Igloo encourages children to interact with architecture and design
London-based practice Aberrant Architecture has worked with five north London schools to create an igloo-shaped installation, as part of an initiative to introduce young people to architecture and design. More
Giles Miller creates textured facade for children's playhouse
London designer Giles Miller has used hexagonal wooden tiles to cover the surface of this children's playhouse by cabin company Koto Design. More
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Rob Flowers designs entirely edible posters and tickets for children's exhibition
London-based illustrator Rob Flowers has created a series of edible posters for an exhibition aimed at encouraging children to experiment with their food. More
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Centre Pompidou's kids' installation mixes pattern, colour and inflatables
To celebrate the Centre Pompidou's 40th anniversary, Paris-based studio GGSV has designed an interactive installation for children in the Galerie des Enfants exhibition space. More
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Expandable kids' clothing wins James Dyson Award for best student invention in the UK
Royal College of Art graduate Ryan Mario Yasin has won the UK edition of the James Dyson Award, with his line of children's clothing designed to grow with their wearer. More
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Yayoi Kusama's life and career illustrated for new children's book
Painterly illustrations document the life and works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama in this children's book by illustrator Ellen Weinstein and MoMA curator Sarah Suzuki. More
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10 children's rooms that show the fun side of interior design
This week's roundup from Pinterest shows how children's bedrooms can be designed to encourage play, even in the most minimal of homes. Examples include a room that divides territories for two brothers and a room with secret storage for toys. More
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Andrew Burges Architects transforms Sydney warehouse into "mini city" for kids
This Sydney childcare and community centre by Andrew Burges Architects is filled with tiny house-shaped rooms and has a sandpit on its roof. More
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Nico Eats toolkit encourages children to be more adventurous with food
Royal College of Art graduate Florencia Sepúlveda has created a set of utensils and recipe books to help children experiment with food and flavours. More
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Balloons replace nails and screws for Inflate collection of children's furniture
Sausage-shaped party balloons are used to secure the self-assembly furniture and toys designed by Kingston University graduate Fern Toynton. More
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Petit Pli clothing expands to fit children as they grow
This kids' clothing line designed by Royal College of Art graduate Ryan Mario Yasin has a pleat system that lets garments stretch to fit even after growth spurts. More
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Closca's first folding helmet for children comes with its own sticker collection
Helmet brand Closca has launched a children's version of its folding bicycle helmet that's accompanied by city-themed stickers for customisation. More
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Latest STEM learning kits for kids combine technology and play dough
Kids can mould working musical instruments and robots using Technology Will Save Us' new interactive learning kits based on conductive dough. More
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School children design and build green den with moving walls for Hull allotment
Architectural educationalists Matt+Fiona worked with school pupils in the city of Hull to design and build a classroom with pivoting walls on their allotment. More
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Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital combines concrete and brick with colourful details and big windows
Sheppard Robson and John Copper Architecture have completed a children's hospital in Johannesburg, which features brick facades and large windows that allow patients to take in the landscaping. More
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Kartell adds to children's line with ultra-minimal Villa doll's houses
The latest addition to Kartell's children's range is a set of candy-coloured plastic doll's houses created by Italian designer Fabio Novembre. More
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Superimpose creates ring-shaped pavilion in rural Hangzhou to teach city dwellers about farming
This white circular education centre in western Hangzhou, China, features a decked arena and cosy sleeping areas for children to camp and can learn about sustainable farming. More
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Hamaika kids' chair by Unai Rollan is assembled from 11 equal pieces
Spanish designer Unai Rollan has created a chair that is delivered in 11 same-sized self-assembly pieces to teach children the basics of furniture construction. More
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Nimuno Loops tape lets you build Lego on almost anything
Lego fans can now build outwards from walls, chair legs, household objects or the backs of other toys using a new studded tape. More
