Sketch and Share, a networked toy

Sketch & Share

Sketch & Share by Robert Faludi, John Schimmel & Grace Kim is a collaborative sketch pad toys for sharing drawings and sounds over distance. Developed as part of the networked objects & toy design class at ITP. User scenario:

Children turn on the toy and begin pressing lit buttons to create patterns. Each button press activates a sound, and the child can toggle between a variety of amusing and annoying sounds including lasers, elephants and doorbells. Each toy can be paired with another toy over a local wireless connection, or over long distances using the Internet. So children in remote locations can draw together, play games like tic-tac-toe and share a variety of funny sounds. There is also a software version of Sketch & Share that runs on a computer, and can connect to any Sketch & Share toy over the Internet. Grandparents and family friends can join in the fun from wherever they live, and take an active role in the child’s playtime–strengthening the bonds with that child.

Part of the ITP NYU Show

Sketch & Share

Posted on May 4th 2006 under Objects, Toys