The family. A group of wooden figurines for children and adults

Abstract

The Family project is an attempt to recreate a group of figurines made of mix materials manly wood with a background story that is relevant to both children and adults. The theme of family has been chosen to reinforce the background story as a familiar subject for audience and users. The family project is a continuation of a previous project called the Nolanders which has been well received by the audience and this success encouraged me to perceive and continue with the subject matter around a new and more global theme. The family project tries to open up a new possibility toward connecting traditional craftsmanship in the specific subject of wooden toys and the modern way of designing toys for the contemporary market. The appeal to adult is also part of the project concern. How to design a wooden toy that can create popularity and demand between adults representing one of the main target consumers of wooden goods.