Turts for Tots.
For this project, we were tasked with creating a soft toy design that would meet the needs of a certain group or target market. In teams of four, we identified groups of kids with needs to be met, with my group deciding to make turtles and tortoises for kids with sensory processing issues.
What are sensory processing issues?
-Hypersensitive kids get overwhelmed more easily by sensory input.
-Hyposensitive kids need more sensory input.
-Some kids with sensory processing disorder exhibit signs of both that can change day-to-day.
What are our proposed solutions?
1. Providing toys with more stimulation to kids who are hyposensitive, such as toys with many textures or toys that make sounds.
2. Providing toys that can help hypersensitive kids experiencing a sensory overload calm down, such as toys with weights in them or toys with a specific type of fabric.
3. For kids who experience both hyposensitivity and hypersensitivity, providing toys that can be used in different ways depending how the child is feeling.
Legs are filled with small, plastic beans for texture and feet are weighted.
Used for main body and underbelly.
Used for shell pieces.
