CMC 2016: Report – Connected Toy Story
This session looked at the current landscape for connected toys, discussing products with their creators and asking questions regarding value, interactivity and digital products of the future Takeaway The connection between toy space and the future of the physical digital product needs exploring We need to understand why toys are so valuable to the child’s own experiences of education and play Detail: Maurice Wheeler from The Big Little Partnership brought a panel of four experienced creators and consultants together to talk about connected toys and their story. In thinking through the current landscape of connected toys and what is going on in this area, the conversation ranged across ages and play patterns, to the educational and emotional engagement of the digital and…