It's a Bouncy Castle Jim...but not as you know it.

This is for a space themed play centre that required a children's bouncer or 'bouncy castle' that fitted in with their existing branding and image.

It's is intended for the younger toddler age bracket.......The one eyed alien isn't too scary is it?

Not much else to say...You stick air in it and then kids jump on it until they vom up all the party food they've noshed. ( High Grade Lacquered Gloss finish PVC makes this an easy clean solution )

Be honest...you fancy a little bounce on it yourselves don't ya?

Giant Snakes and Ladders

We have been busy with an interesting project designing and producing Giant Snakes and Ladders games and associated materials the for DUWC in Derbyshire & the IRC in Scotland.

The large floor banner is made up in sections that fit together with Velcro and it all comes as a kit in sturdy Zip up bags. 

All great fun and a novel way to highlight important issues. 

You can see it in action here 

DUWC’s financial inclusion Snakes and Ladders climbing out of poverty

game was launched in Shirebrook in April. The giant board game and

exhibition are designed to show how difficult it is to escape poverty and to

signpost people to the help they might need to achieve their potential.

Local MPs Natascha Engel and Dennis Skinner played the very first round on the brand new

game board. Local volunteers Michelle Askew and Allison Hallam acted as their counters.

Natascha Engel eventually won the game after a match beset with trips down the snakes. She

commented afterwards:

“This shows just how difficult it is to climb your way out of poverty—just when you think you’re on

your way up, you hit the buffers and slide back down. Anyone facing these issues needs to be so

resilient.”

Hamlin Design asked to Model

Yes its true! Hamlin Design have been asked to model!! Thankfully it is 3d modelling, using the wonders of computer technology, and not a fashion shoot for swimwear.


The marvellous people at Scoobits asked me to help with some product development in the form of '3ding' some of their great 2d characters. 


I can't take any credit for the the excellent 2d characters as they are designed by the talented Ian Whalley  //www.ianwhalley.com/ 
I was presented with Ians 2d images that were then used as the starting point to create 3d interpretations of these characters to be used as the basis and inspiration for actual real world finished products.


Scoobits were obviously thrilled with the results and it was a great project to be involved with as well as an interesting challenge to execute ...I can't wait to see what characters they come up with next.

I am also still available for swimwear modelling...

Retail Play-Fruity Fun

The sun has come out so this is a post fit for Summer!! Here is a refreshing zesty play area to quech your fun time thirst! 

I like this example as it has a nice combination of structure and general soft play space incorporating fixed fruit slice stepping stones. Loose soft play items are not a good idea in retail public environments as things tend to get thrown about by older children or stolen. This is why it is also a good idea to have clearly signed age restrictions and a well policed area.   (Not real police with tasers and pepper spray....that would be over doing it in most cases)

I have rolled out the fruit theme again as we all know you can't eat enough fruit kids!!

Scurvy is a constant threat waiting to pounce on unsuspecting shoppers so If I can do my bit to encourage some citrus intake and provide a bit of hide, climb and slide action at the same time it a win win situation.

This early stage concept was originally developed for Tigerplay & Scotchhall shopping centre in Ireland.

Merchandising for Lovely Scoobits

 I have had the pleasure of designing some concept display stands for the lovley people at Scoobits.


 http://www.scoobits.com/


"Scoobits are little characters that strap onto kid’s scooters, one on top of another, making scooters individual, colourful, and a real talking point for kids. A child gets the chance to make the scooter truly their own. On a more practical note, mums will appreciate how easily recognisable their child’s scooter is from all the others. They’re flexible, collectable, and fun."

I think Scoobits are fantastic, a great idea and stunning brand.

There is also a 'reflector' range! Remember kids "At Night Stay Bright".

I have taken to wearing them, instead of a watch, alternating characters on a daily basis depending on my mood....;0)  

POP 4 Skin Care

Modelled in Cinema 4d, which is now my software of choice for modelling and visualisation, This is a simple in-store display visual for Clarins skin care products via the wonderful Paramount Imagination and Creation.  

Been very busy with play design lately so this was a nice filler to keep my hand in.

Something New for Indoor Play - Hybrid pt2

This is a follow up and development of initial work shown on a previous post.
I have been working with TigerPlay and Western Log, two of the UKs premier children's play area manufacturers, on an exciting collaboration. 


This is a fusion between the partner companies specialities and combines indoor and outdoor construction techniques incorporating natural timber and internal vinyl padding resulting in what aims to be a unique and appealing look and style.


These design visuals were generated to quite specific client guidelines as part of the sales and development process to achieve a rustic and organic theme that is now under construction indoors!........somewhere big! 
If you are very bored can you spot how many carved birds there are?......no there isn't a prize....


http://www.comeintoplay.co.uk/gallery