Following on from Mini Artists and Mini Architects this new title will introduce creative
children to the world of Graphic and Product Design. Across twenty easy-to-prepare craft
activities children will gain an understanding of how and why objects have been created
throughout history - from traditional items made for function and cultural significance to
essential and efficiently crafted everyday products - and creations that reflect the creativity
of the artists who made them. From road signs and billboards seen on the way to school or
nursery to lamps that light our homes children are surrounded by examples of creative design
every day. Through twenty projects by designers from across the world mini designers will
learn what good design can accomplish and how to apply those principles in their own
creativity. The wide variety of activities and craft techniques means there is something for
every interest and mood. Craft projects include making a mixed-media vase inspired by Hella
Jongerius creating a toy race car from recycled materials and designing a map of an imaginary
city based on the iconic London Tube map. With fast set-up and clean-down times for every
project this book is perfect for use at home or in schools and play groups and will make for
wonderful creative bonding time between imaginative children and their art-loving grown-ups.
