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Imaginator Imagination Game Cards

Neringa Orlenok Imagination Game Cards Toy Saturday, 10 October 2026

Imaginator

Imaginator is a card game created to encourage imagination and conversation. The deck contains 50 cards measuring 60 by 90 millimetres, printed in full colour on cardboard and packed in a box of thick black paper. Each card has two sides. One side shows a unique abstract illustration for association games. The other side carries a question about imagination and a growth mindset. The illustrations were first sketched on paper and then redrawn by hand with a digital pencil. Players may set their own rules, and the questions suit both children and adults.

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Tri Construction Toy

Lili Gendelman Construction Toy Toy Friday, 9 October 2026

Tri

Tri is a wooden construction toy that offers the possibility of creating unlimited shapes. It combines the tradition of wooden toys with contemporary design. Classic carpentry meets today's sustainable materials, technologies and techniques. It is both a creative game, made for fun, and a design object created to inspire art lovers. Tri prompts imagination, motor skills, decision-making and concentration. It explores geometry, balance and spatial composition. Each piece is hand-finished with non-toxic natural oils, providing a smooth effect that highlights the wood's natural grain.

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Dudo Synthetic Music Enlightenment Toys

HSIN CHEN LIN Synthetic Music Enlightenment Toys Toy Thursday, 8 October 2026

Dudo

Dudo is a modular synthesizer toy designed for children aged four to twelve. Dudo joins sound and light effects so that basic music theory can be learned through play. Five simple modules cover sequencing, wave change, filtering, rhythm and amplification, and nine connection methods allow expanded functions and multiplayer use. The difficulty level can be raised as children grow older. Capacitive sensing triggers drum sounds when the drum module is tapped. Non-toxic plastic is used, and the size follows the ergonomics of children.

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Yummy Toy

Hang Li Toy Toy Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Yummy

Yummy is a wooden toy set that offers a restaurant simulation play experience for children. The set contains a teppanyaki plate, a cash register, wooden ingredients and wooden menus. Two or more children can play together, taking the roles of customer and chef. The chef selects ingredients according to the menu, and coloured lights show whether cooking is in progress, complete or overcooked. The customer then gives an evaluation and pays. The play sequence teaches how a restaurant works and supports hands-on, cognitive and social skills.

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Startracks Educational Learning Toy

Zhou Leijing Educational Learning Toy Toy Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Startracks

Startracks is an educational board game about interstellar exploration, designed for children. The game teaches basic astronomy and physics through play. Rubidium magnets placed under the board simulate the gravitational pull of planets, so a small iron spaceship is drawn towards a planet when it lands. Players collect prop cards that carry astronomical facts and matching game skills. Two teams compete, and the first team to reach its goal wins. The board is made of synthetic wood and measures 500 millimetres in diameter.

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Neuro X Focus Training Toy

Wang Yuchen Focus Training Toy Toy Monday, 5 October 2026

Neuro X

Neuro X is a focus training toy for children aged five and over. The kit contains four N-blocks and one headband. The headband collects brainwave signals in a non-invasive way and sends them to the blocks through a wireless connection. Each block adjusts its internal electromagnets, so ferrofluid held in a water-based solution changes shape and rhythm. Stronger focus creates more dynamic and intricate forms. Blocks can be swapped to explore different difficulty levels. All parts are made from safe materials and are securely sealed.

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Designer Highlight of the Day

Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageSaturday, 3 October 2026

Leading Designers, Star Architects and Top Innovators.

Every great design begins with a remarkable creative mind. Every day, we put the spotlight on an exceptional designer, star architect, creative leader or innovator whose work stands out. Explore award-winning portfolios, notable projects and career achievements of leading creators worldwide. Visit us daily to discover talented people and get inspired by their original works.

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