For most people the process by which toys are made is often a total mystery, even more so in Japan where the complexity and sophistication of the toys themselves are often several orders above those ...

Happy Meal toys like Transformer figurines and Hot Wheels cars have sparked joy with little kids for decades—and now, one of the designers behind the miniatures is changing lives for thousands of ...

How would toy design change if children were considered partners in the design process? Danielle Begnaud, in partnership with the KidsTeam at the Human Computer Interaction Lab of the University of ...

Toys may be made in China but many are designed in Los Angeles. We visit the Otis College Department of toy design. Plus, a conversation with Thom Mayne and other LA architects who are "Making It ...

Doreen Lorenzo: How did you first get into design? Delanie West: As a child, I was always watching my mom at the sewing machine. She had a small boutique label and she was always making and creating.

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. This December, the Transformer known as Bumblebee returns to ...

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Watch a sample lecture: This clip from a “new and improved” 2.00b lecture covers goals for the students’ CAD milestone and provides tips for designing under constraints. It’s part of a 1.5-hour ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Remember when your parents told you to “share your toys” with others? Now, Purdue mechanical engineering students are sharing their toys with the public as part of an annual toy ...