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Criação de um kit construtivo modular: brincadeira não direcionada
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A presente dissertação insere-se no âmbito do Design para a infância e tem como objetivo o desenvolvimento de um brinquedo construtivo modular de brincadeira não direcionada destinado a crianças entre os 3 e os 6 anos de idade.
O projeto surge da necessidade de explorar abordagens que valorizem a criatividade, a autonomia e a participação ativa da criança no processo de brincar, contrariando modelos excessivamente orientados para funções ou resultados específicos.
A investigação desenvolveu-se através de uma Metodologia de investigação pelo Design, combinando revisão bibliográfica, análise de estudos de caso, exploração formal e material, desenvolvimento de maquetas e um protótipo testado em contexto real.
A análise de referências permitiu identificar princípios fundamentais associados à brincadeira aberta, à experimentação e à construção livre, servindo de base para o desenvolvimento do sistema MODO - Kit.
O processo projetual incluiu diferentes fases de experimentação, desde testes exploratórios com objetos existentes até ao desenvolvimento de maquetas e protótipos em diversos materiais. Paralelamente, foi criada uma identidade visual própria, associada à personagem Nomo, reforçando a relação entre objeto, utilizador e experiência lúdica.
A validação do sistema foi realizada através de sessões desenvolvidas em contexto educativo com crianças dos 3 aos 5 anos, incluindo participantes com diferentes perfis de desenvolvimento. Os resultados evidenciaram elevados níveis de envolvimento, exploração e interação, demonstrando a capacidade do sistema em estimular múltiplas formas de brincadeira, construção e comunicação.
Conclui-se que sistemas modulares abertos e reconfiguráveis podem constituir ferramentas relevantes para promover experiências lúdicas inclusivas, criativas e centradas na participação ativa da criança, reforçando o papel do Design como facilitador de experiências e não como definidor de resultados fechados.
This dissertation is situated within the field of Design for Children and aims to develop a modular construction toy based on non-directed play for children aged between 3 and 6 years. The project emerged from the need to explore approaches that promote creativity, autonomy, and the active participation of children in the play process, as an alternative to models that are excessively oriented towards predetermined functions or outcomes. The research was conducted through a Research through Design methodology, combining a literature review, case study analysis, formal and material exploration, the development of mock-ups, and the creation of a prototype tested in a real-world context. The analysis of references enabled the identification of fundamental principles related to open-ended play, experimentation, and free construction, which informed the development of the MODO system. The design process involved several stages of experimentation, ranging from exploratory tests using existing objects to the development of mock-ups and physical prototypes in different materials. In parallel, a visual identity was created, centred around the character Nomo, strengthening the relationship between the object, the user, and the playful experience. The validation of the system was carried out through sessions conducted in an educational setting with children aged 3 to 5 years, including participants with diverse developmental profiles. The results revealed high levels of engagement, exploration, and interaction, demonstrating the system’s ability to stimulate multiple forms of play, construction, and communication. It is concluded that open and reconfigurable modular systems can serve as valuable tools for promoting inclusive, creative, and child-centred play experiences, reinforcing the role of Design as a facilitator of experiences rather than a determinant of fixed outcomes.
This dissertation is situated within the field of Design for Children and aims to develop a modular construction toy based on non-directed play for children aged between 3 and 6 years. The project emerged from the need to explore approaches that promote creativity, autonomy, and the active participation of children in the play process, as an alternative to models that are excessively oriented towards predetermined functions or outcomes. The research was conducted through a Research through Design methodology, combining a literature review, case study analysis, formal and material exploration, the development of mock-ups, and the creation of a prototype tested in a real-world context. The analysis of references enabled the identification of fundamental principles related to open-ended play, experimentation, and free construction, which informed the development of the MODO system. The design process involved several stages of experimentation, ranging from exploratory tests using existing objects to the development of mock-ups and physical prototypes in different materials. In parallel, a visual identity was created, centred around the character Nomo, strengthening the relationship between the object, the user, and the playful experience. The validation of the system was carried out through sessions conducted in an educational setting with children aged 3 to 5 years, including participants with diverse developmental profiles. The results revealed high levels of engagement, exploration, and interaction, demonstrating the system’s ability to stimulate multiple forms of play, construction, and communication. It is concluded that open and reconfigurable modular systems can serve as valuable tools for promoting inclusive, creative, and child-centred play experiences, reinforcing the role of Design as a facilitator of experiences rather than a determinant of fixed outcomes.
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Design para a infância Brincadeira não direcionada Sistema modular Design de interação Inclusão Desenvolvimento infantil Design for children Non-directed play Modular system Interaction design Inclusion Child development