Toy Concepts - Amy Lin

The theme between all my toy concepts is fun with bubbles! The fundamental physical concept varies with each concept. The idea to have bubble producing toys originated from a childhood of bubble fun.

Idea 1: Piano

  The first toy idea is a piano with pipes, where bubbles appear from pipes when the keys of the piano are pushed.   This toy can be adapted to teach a little about pitch or sound waves by varying the bubble production with the note the piano is producing. 

Idea 2: Clarinet

Idea 3: Bowling Set

The third idea is a bowling set, where bubbles are produced when you roll the ball towards the pins. 

Reflection

In the process, I learned that there are many more steps in toy design after conceptualization. In the creative process, I realized it was better to give myself a starting place rather than trying to create from nothing.