Good design simplifies our lives, which is why it’s crucial for designers to empathize with users when creating products or spaces. Whether designing playgrounds or office buildings, it’s important to consider the diverse needs of various groups, including people with disabilities, seniors, and children. While this can be challenging, some designers excel in creating solutions that truly meet these needs.
In this collection, we’ve highlighted outstanding examples of designs that cater specifically to children. From innovations that assist parents in managing their little ones to solutions that benefit kids directly, these designs demonstrate thoughtful consideration of their users. The range of concepts includes everything from small doors for kids to engaging play areas at the dentist’s office.
To gain further insight into the impact of good design, Tinytotsblog consulted Dak Kopec, an architectural psychologist and professor at the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His expert perspective on what makes effective design will be shared below.
1 The Publix In My Hometown Gives Out Fruits To Kids For Free
The rest of the ten principles pointed out that good design should be honest and long-lasting. It should also be thorough down to the last detail and environmentally-friendly. Last but not least, according to Dieter Rams, good design is as little design as possible, which relies on his approach of “less, but better”.
2 They Make Mini Replica MRI Machines, Complete With Noises, To Prepare Children For Their Scan
3 These Special, Short Windows For Curious Children To See The Construction Site
4 Bus For A Pre-School Kids. Spotted In Nagoya
Any design depends largely on the end user. It’s important to take into account their needs, in addition to weighing numerous other factors, such as their environment, for instance. Architectural psychologist, Prof. Dak Kopec told Bored Panda that an in-depth interview process and surrounding community analysis is the best way to anticipate design decisions that can benefit certain groups of people the most.
“A good designer will be able to assess a group of end-users’ needs through asking strategic questions, observing the intended end-users in similar environments, and studying the regional cultural nuances along with values, traditions, and norms,” he said.
Dr. Kopec pointed out that these factors are all regional—within a given city, county, or township—which is why, according to him, a good designer will not assume that a cluster of people will be the same in London, New York, Honolulu, Sydney, and elsewhere.
5 My City Has A Mock City To Train Kids Rules Of Traffic. It Includes A McDonald’s And Tim Horton’s
6 Whoever Invented This In A Public Restroom To Hold My Child In Place Is A Genius
7 This Beautiful Bus Stop Is In Holstein, Germany. In Front Of The Local High School
“Good design helps relieve stress and promote ideal behaviors or outcomes when it properly reflects the community it serves. Colors, patterns, geometry, art, etc. are all symbols that reflect a community’s values, preferences, and desires. An environment that does not reflect the population will cause people to feel as though they do not belong, which can result in fear, anger or frustration,” architectural psychologist and professor at the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Dak Kopec told Bored Panda.
8 My Local Domino’s Has A Stand For Kids To Come Up And Watch Them Make Pizzas
9 This Shopping Cart Has A Spot For Kids To Stand On While The Parents Push
10 The Children’s Playground At The Airport In Zürich, Switzerland. It’s A Mini Airport
Designing for children is no exception—as with any other group, it requires thorough research that helps to understand their needs better and provide solutions accordingly. In addition to being functional and aesthetically pleasing, good design can also positively influence children’s development.
11 This Book Is For Children To Teach How To Tie Shoes
12 This Playground Is A Giant Ship
13 This Toilet Has A Separate Door For Children
“Good design can influence and enhance a child’s development,” Prof. Kopec said. “Loris Malaguzzi is the originator of the thought that all children have three teachers: their peers, adults, and the environment or classroom. Malaguzzi further believed that all children have curiosity, potential, and preparedness, which is echoed within Rachel and Stephen Kaplan’s preference module that states an environment should have four elements: coherence, legibility, complexity, mystery.
“Hence, each environment should allow for curiosity, potential, and preparedness through the inclusion of elements that allow for coherence, legibility, complexity, and mystery,” he explained.
14 This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children
15 School Rewards Kids With Tokens For The Book Machine
