Designing educational toys for children. Professional alliances between pedagogy and design


Abstract:

The paper is situated in the theoretical framework of practice-based studies by investigating the design and prototyping practices of educational toys and children's entertainment by 26 toy designers. The thematic analysis of the interviews submitted to these professionals makes it possible to highlight knowledge and skills in use by the interviewees, theoretical and methodological references, procedures and experiences that characterize such work. In addition, possible spaces for alliances and contamination with professional figures such as educators and socio-pedagogical educators, experts in learning processes are outlined.