Aurėja Davidonytė
Concept and design of a therapeutic toy
What we did:
# Product research
# Market analysis
# 3D design
# Description of production technologies
# Selection of materials and components
# Prototype production
# Testing
The brief
The object of the work is a toy designed for preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder. It is a product aimed at helping children with autism spectrum disorders integrate into preschool environments through its functions, while the toy’s appearance does not differ from other children’s toys. Three groups of analogs are analyzed: heavier weight objects, sensory tools, and mechanisms that simulate breathing.
Student: Aurėja Davidonytė
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Donaldas Andziulis, VilniusTech University, Department of Design
Keywords: Autism, children’s design, toy, sensory system, proprioceptive system, interoceptive system, integration, industrial product design, casing, design, technology, concept.
Design Concept
A multifunctional toy for children aged 3 to 6 with autism spectrum disorder, which would provide a safe refuge and help focus attention.
