The brief set by the YCN (Young Creative Network) in association with Dorling & Kindersely was to design an interactive tactile book for children aged between 1-4 which would be educational and fun for both parent and child.
The original idea for the book came from the material bubble wrap and how all people no matter what their age can’t resist the fun of pooping it. The idea then progressed into a tactile book which uses die cuts, add-ons and fold outs to teach children about rhythm, rhyme and repetition. The poem was written so that whenever the child hears the words “pop” or “popping” they are allowed to pop a bubble.
I really enjoyed creating and designing this book, because it really allowed me to experiment with using common materials in unusual ways. The judges of the YCN also liked it and awarded it a Commendation in the competition, as well as featuring in the YCN 06 Competition winners book. Dorling Kindersley also gave me £200 prize money.