Grow Your Own Toys : A Circular Play Experience
Is a STEM toy that invites children, especially those living in metropolitan areas like NYC, to interact with nature through hands-on, circular play.
This project is inspired by the experience of modern nomadic life—especially for children who move frequently, whether by choice, circumstance, or political conflict. From my own journey of relocating across countries, I wanted to design a toy that could be regrown and reimagined anywhere. A toy that doesn’t get lost, left behind, or discarded, but instead becomes a comforting, creative ritual for the child—a reminder that even after change, something new can always grow.
This concept supports a circular, sustainable mindset:
Grow → Play → Decompose → Grow Again