Abstract
Toly is both a tool and a toy for children and parents. It is composed of two products: a cleaning bubble launcher and an adjustable mop. The form is inspired by sea creatures - specifically a hermit crab and an octopus - which enables Toly to combine role play and household chores. It makes kids love cleaning and provides an opportunity for parents to interact with kids while they are doing necessary housework.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Toys--Design; Parent and child; Housekeeping--Equipment and supplies--Design
Publication Date
12-24-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Industrial Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School of Design (CIAS)
Advisor
Stan Rickel
Advisor/Committee Member
Amos Scully
Advisor/Committee Member
Sandra Turner
Recommended Citation
Wu, Xiaoyu, "Toly: Design to Enhance Parent-child Relationship" (2013). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/7809
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
ISEE-MS
Comments
Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at NK9509 .W8 2013