TReasure Mountain:
Fine Motor Skill Puzzle tOY
For this project, my team and I created a toy that provides sensory input and stimulation all while allowing a child to practice their fine motor skills in a fun and engaging way.
Treasure Mountain was especially designed for children to practice gross and fine motor skills as well as exercise problem-solving. The objective of the user is to explore the mountain and find the buried treasure inside. In the process, the user will contend with a series of layers and puzzles that get progressively more difficult.
Indoor PlaySET:
Interactive Sensory Stimulation playground
My team and I were tasked with creating a product that would provide sensory stimulation and engaging activities to encourage a young girl with Vestibular Issues to regulate her body in a safe, appropriate, and engaging manner.
We came up with an Indoor Playset which features various elements for her to interact with and use.
Corn Popper:
Rhetorical Analysis & Re-engineering
For this project, I reverse-engineered a highly popular child’s toy, the Corn Popper. The purpose of the Corn Popper is to encourage a child to practice walking in a fun and exciting way.
I will be able to utilize the strategies and knowledge that I have gained and incorporate it into my next big project, designing and creating toys for children in need.
Mathmonster:
Interactive Arithmetic Equation Board
MathMonster was inspired by the desire to help elementary school students who are struggling with basic arithmetic. My team and I recognized the frustration and overwhelming feelings these students experience, despite the best efforts made by their teachers. Seeing this issue in our community motivated us to create a better learning experience for foundational skills.
This product will allow a student to form equations to solve, as well as practice their math comprehension.
Backboard Bully
Personal Self-esteem Builder
A problem my team and I noticed is that more often than not, Basketball players of all skill levels lack an affordable and reliable way to work on scoring goals while simulating a realistic in-game atmosphere and stress, including the negative and positive feedback from bystanders regarding the quality of their play.
My team’s solution was to create “BackBoard Bully”, a user-friendly innovative system that helps players to overcome the fear and intimidation of the crowd jeers and insults towards them.
