Toy and Game Design at National Institute of Design

As part of the convocation celebrations, we are excited to bring to you -

*Toy Design and Innovation E-symposium 2021*

The E-symposium at NID is being organized in conjunction with the virtual Toy exhibition on Play, Learn and Design; celebrating the spirit of mapping innovative approaches in the area of toys and games for creating joyful childhood experiences.

For more information regarding the e-symposium, links to virtual exhibition and youtube video as well as information about the speakers you may visit the below link:

http://nid.edu/toysymposium/

🗓️Schedule

Inaugural Session
_22nd September, 2021 | Time: 3.30 to 4 pm IST_

*🔸Session 1* Learning through fun and play
_22nd September, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

*🔸Session 2* Toys for development and inclusive play
_23rd September, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

*🔸Session 3* Celebrating indigenous toy craft traditions
_28th September, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

*🔸Session 4* Digital play and online content
_30th September, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

*🔸Session 5* Toy design pedagogy
_5th October, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

*🔸Session 6* Toy industry perspective
_7th October, 2021 | Time: 4 to 6 pm IST_

NID is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

*Join Zoom Meeting*
https://zoom.us/j/99167481422?pwd=Q0NnRVRBbUkzM2ZyQlpZQ3phTEJsdz09

Meeting ID: 991 6748 1422
Passcode: 615314

The link remains the same for all sessions.

Hope to see you there!

Team NID brings to you an Exhibition on Designing of Toy and Games for making interventions through the act of PLAY.
Experience the Virtual Journey of Toy Design Exhibition currently underway at NID Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar Campuses.

Mentored by faculties and staff of both the said campuses in active guidance of the Director; the virtual exhibition is up for viewing on the following link : http://nid.edu/toyinnovation/

Celebrating the idea of exhibition the curating team decided to curate each of the exhibited toys under a certain theme :
- Toys for Learning and Development
- Toys for Special Needs
- Institutional Projects with Toy sectors and Organizations
- Craft and Culture based Toys
- Online Games and Digital Media

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/CNWrSZUpVIo/
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Toy Innovation at NID -.Introduction to the Virtual Toy Exhibition 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShunZ2aq0lo

The largest toy museum in the world is going to be built in Gujarat. It is being constructed under the Bal Bhavan Project of Children's University of Gujarat. More than 11 lakh toys from ancient times to modern times will be displayed here.

https://newsbust.in/1500-crore-rupees-worlds-largest-toy-museum-to-be-built-in-gujarat-11-lakh-toys-will-be-special-here-1500-crore-rupees-worlds-largest-toy-museum-to-be-built-in-gujarat-11-lakh-toys-will/

As part of the Systems Design course Prapti.V, Regina.K and Urvi.S of M.Des 2016 batch had done a live project with Junagadh Museum in 2017 to improve the engagement of visitors especially children by creating playful experiences. The project guided by Dr. Gayatri Menon and Austin Davis. It was completed and ideations and prototypes which were tested with users. Thanks to Mr. Kiran Varia who was the curator of that Museum to collaborate with Toy and Game Design department.

Hoping to contribute and collaborate with the Children's University in this project if such an opportunity gets created.

The Toy and Game Design department at NID has been working with craft and folk toys since the time the department started. Professor Sudarshan Khanna saw the potential of PLAY in the development of children while he extensively documented the evergreen Indian Folk/Mela toys. Its only furing our introductory courses here at Toy and Game Design do we realize the simplicity of its design and how its the best version of itself. Re-designing is a common assignment done by students as it helps them understand the attributes of play, material, joineries, movements and the context of the product.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his efforts in reviving the ancient wood lacquer craft toys during his 'Mann ki Baat' address. About three decades ago, Raju — also an agriculturist — revived the dying art of making wooden toys among the craft community of Etikopakka.

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/etikoppaka-toys-of-andhra-pradesh-in-the-spotlight/article32496524.ece

In the second picture you can see a toy that was designed by an alumni of Toy and Game Design Department as part of Design Project 2 and worked with the Idar, Gujrat craftsmen to revive their toy craft community.
He seamlessly fused technology with craft taking inspiration from Garba which is a cultural celebratory dance of Gujarat.

@ National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=160401595694952&id=104505534617892

A walk through the history of the Toy and Game Design department, when it started and how it came about to be by Dr. Darlie Koshy Ex Director and Governing Council Member of National Institute of Design.

Live Classroom Project
Project : Inclusive Playground for Children with special needs
Client : BM Institute of Mental Health, Ahmedabad
Collaborating partner : Arihant Play, Mumbai
Design Team : 2018 M.Des Batch student of Toy and Game Design department at NID Gandhinagar
Faculty Guides : Mr Shekhar Bhatacharjee & Dr. Aakash Johri

News articles :
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/other-points-of-view-on-the-import-duty-hike-on-toys-and-make-in-india/article31061470.ece

Blog :
https://www.arihantplay.com/development-of-play-equipment-aimed-at-children-with-special-needs/

Excerpt from the news article : For toy design and manufacturing to improve in India, R&D is key. Institutions like the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad — which has a master’s programme in Toy & Game Design, the only one of its kind in India — are stepping up to meet the challenge. “Over the last year, we’ve been working with members of the All India Toy Manufacturers’ Association, on how we can contribute to their R&D for newer, innovative toys. Some are also investing in classroom projects,” says Shekhar Bhattacharjee (pictured above), the NID discipline lead. “Last year, Arihant Play sponsored a project, to create an inclusive playground for children with special needs [Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, ADHD]. The first one has been installed at the BM Institute of Mental Health, Ahmedabad, and was inaugurated two days ago.”

PM Narendra Modi urging startups and youngsters to focus on innovations in the Toy Sector

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/230820/pm-modi-pushes-for-toys-inspired-by-indian-culture-to-mould-childrens.html

We at Toy and Game Design Department have been busy with reworking on Pedagogical approaches, Course structuring along with initiatives to connect with the Toy industry of India so that we can work together to bring out some amazing talent in the field of Design for the Toy and Games sector (Physical and Digital alike).

Stay tuned for some interesting updates on activities that have been going on here mostly in connection with the projects that been undertaken by our students and alumni.

There couldn't have been a better time to bring this space back to life with our respected PM Mr. Narendra Modi urging start-ups, youngsters to focus on innovations in the Toy Sector.

https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-convenes-meeting-to-discuss-ways-to-boost-toy-manufacturing-in-india-551085

Exciting times for PLAY !

PM convenes Meeting to discuss ways to boost Toy manufacturing in India PM Modi holds meeting with senior Ministers and officials to discuss ways to boost manufacturing and global imprint of Indian toys PM Modi calls for promoting domestic toy clusters through innovative

Struggle to find alternate play options to reduce screen time for kids ! Will this be a start ?

IKEA and LEGO’s New Collaboration Aims to Get Kids (and Parents!) Off Their Phones Two iconic Scandinavian brands are teaming up to make playtime more fun.