Toys and design are so intertwined with art and design that you can understand how enticing these creative ideas would be. Renowned architects and designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Gerrit Rietveld, Frank Lloyd Wright, Marcel Breurer and many others have collected, played, and designed toys throughout the ages. A number of these makers continued developing their ideas into large global companies, like carpenter Christiansen (Lego), or Hans Beck (Playmobil) and became largely successful. Toys are a big business.Today, artists and designers are developing collector, limited edition cars, planes, dolls, and rockets etc. in precious metals and materials for the serious adult reflecting on their own lost childhood.
I think however that the unknown parents and grandparents have the most pleasure quietly creating their toys for pleasure and entertainment. Rattles, and rocking horses, doll houses and wagons or games with multiple pieces and mechanics have delighted countless hours of childrens
imagination with play things both simple or complex. I believe that these silent craftsmen and women will carry on this toy making tradition of making those enduring toys for their own children to treasure.
