D e s i g n e d By Da ley Yo s h i m u r a
2 Problem 4 Research 10 Ideation 12 Implementation 18 Business Considerations
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Many children’s adaptive and rehabilitation toys address single impairments. They are built for certain disabilities, and focus on only one aspect. These toy are often function first, made of plastics only, and can become expensive. There is an opportunity to address multiple common impairments in one toy in a beautiful way. A multi-functional toy would be beneficial to children with different impairments learning the same skills. With these problems in mind, I created the Moto Rainstick. It is a multi-functional toy that helps any child developmentally at 3 years old simultaneously work fine motor and cognitive skills in an aesthetically pleasing way that appeals to both children and adults.
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Nathan 8 years old Atypical child Enjoys puzzles, make-believe play, and playing with friends Behind in fine motor developmental skills
Hannah 3 years old Typical child Likes zoo animals, playing sorting games, and coloring Within 3 year old developmental milestones
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Social Gross Motor
Cognitive
Fine Motor
Language
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Rolls over
Can get into sitting position
Walks alone
Begins to run
Runs easily
Can sit without support
Stands alone
May walk up steps
Can kick a ball
Pedals a tricycle
Rocks back and forth
Walks holding on to furniture
Pulls toys while walking
Climb on and off of furniture
Walks up and down stairs
Responds to own name
Responds to simple requests
Says several single words
Points out objects named to them
Can name familiar things
Makes sounds
Makes sounds w/changing tones
Says and shakes head “no”
Says 2-4 word sentences
Says first name, age, sex
Strings vowels together
Tries to say words adults say
Points to show wants
Repeats overheard words
Tells stories
Looks at things nearby
Finds hidden things easily
Knows what ordinary things are for
Begins sorting shapes and colors
Can name some colors
Brings things to mouth
Puts things into a container
Follows 1-step directions
Begins make-believe play
Understands counting
Pass things from one hand to other
Pokes with index finger
Scribbles on own
Follows 2-step directions
Has a clearer sense of time
Knows familiar faces
Shy or nervous with strangers
Hands things to others as play
Imitates adults’ behavior
Takes turns in games
Likes to play with others
Cries when parents leave
Shows affection to familiar people
Gets excited when with other kids
Wide range of emotions
Likes to look at self in mirror
Has favorite things and people
Explores alone w/ parent close by
Defiant behavior
Separates easily from parents
Can put rings on a stick
Helps undress self
Makes or copies lines and circles
Can use scissors
Pincer grasp for small objects
Drinks from a cup
Tower building, up to 9 blocks
Draws ppl. w/2-4 body parts
Points to objects
Eats with a spoon
String large beads together
Sort shapes in a shape-sorter
Spinal Muscle Atrophy
Angelman
Behind in Milestones
Charge
Down
Low Muscle Tone
Retts
Cognition
Fetal Alcohol
Trisomy 18
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Pediatric Physical Therapist What the toys should accomplish:
Communication
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Mobility
Together
Ways to communicate non-verbally
Balance
Playing together with peers
Modeling behavior
Core strength
Fun for kids and parents
Pointing out objects
Motor Skills
School for Children with Impairments What the toys should accomplish:
Cause & Effect
Communication
Sensory
Choices
Grasp and release
Auditor stimulation
Ways to communicate non-verbally
Motor Skills
Visual stimulation
Restricted movement
Feedback/“reward” for actions
Feedback/“reward” for actions
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Rain stick
Oball Rainstick
Oball Rainstick
$25
$15
$110
Soothing auditory stimulation
Encourages interactive play
“Special needs� toy, auditory feedback
Craft Wooden Cars
Buckle Toy
Multiple stacking toy
$30
$20
$35
Aesthetic, natural materials
Multi-functional toy
Variety in shapes and sizes
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3D Animal Puzzle
“Changing Animal Friends”
Cognition Rainstick
Built together with Velcro for easier use
Interchangeable dolls
See-through tube to observe cause & effect
Fun patterns for different pieces
Mix and match different animals together
Acts like an obstacle course for the “rain”
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Underwater
Safari
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Shake
Twist
Slide
Push/Pull
Tilt
Shape Sorting
Matching
Cause & Effect 1
Cause & Effect 2
Alignment
There are 5 disks in each rainstick. Each disk works a separate fine motor skill paired with a cognitive task. The rainstick acts as an obstacle course; each disk has a task that lets the beads through the next “chamber� until they reach the bottom.
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Logo
Packaging
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Partners
• Wood Company
Activities
• Rehabilitation Toys
• Postal Service
Value Propositions
Cstmr. Relationships
Cstmr. Segments
• Multi-functional
• Self-Service
• Children developmentally
Development
• After Purchase Support
at a 3 year old range
• Aesthetic piece
• Families
• New kind of toy
• Physical Therapists
Resources
Channels
• Human
• Etsy/Online Stores
• Physical
• Boutiques
• Schools
• Intellectual
Cost Structure
• Fixed
Revenue Streams
• Sales • Advertising
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Birch Plywood 1/4” thickness
Laser cut & etch into 2” disks with sketches on them
Glue matching pieces together (2 sides)
For “slide” piece, drill / ” hole 1/4” deep into the inside of end pieces
Glue 3/16” dowel between all 3 disks
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Drill 13/64” holes on either side of disk pieces
From center holes, drill addition holes 1 3/4” away horizontally
Cut slit between 2 holes
Hand-carve each block into a knob
Glue 3/4” thick dowels into each hole
Paint animals onto disks
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Drill 5 13/64” perpendicular holes 2 3/4” apart that puncture both sides
Clear Acrylic Tubing 2 1/4” diameter
Cut down to 16 1/2” in length
White Ash Solid Wood
Cut down to 6 1” x 1” x 1” blocks
Drill 13/64” holes on 2
Glue knobs into disks through acrylic tube
Glue in “plugs” (3/16” dowels) for stationary disks
Glue in caps on each end of the tube
Plastic Beads (2 sizes)
Sand edges of each disk piece
side of each block
Pour beads into tube
Sand down dowels to fit inside tube and disks
Final Product 21
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