Designers rethink children's play spaces as new non-profit tackles decline in outdoor play
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Tom May
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Summary
The article explores how designers like Cas Holman, Meghan Athavale, and Yinka Ilori are reimagining children's play spaces and toys. It highlights a shift away from prescriptive toys toward open-ended, interactive, and creative play experiences. Yinka Ilori is building a permanent non-profit initiative starting in Nigeria to address the decline in outdoor play, with plans to expand globally.
Key quotes
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Cas Holman's open-ended building systems reject the idea that toys should tell you exactly how to play with them.
Meghan Athavale uses projection technology to turn floors and walls into interactive playable surfaces.
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