Skoodle plans toy lab to enhance ‘play-and-learn’
The Hindu
Skoodle, a toys and school and office-stationery brand, is planning to set up a toy lab in India to enhance play-and-learn value in children of different age groups. . The lab will have art students a
Skoodle, a toys and school and office-stationery brand, is planning to set up a toy lab in India to enhance play-and-learn value in children of different age groups. . The lab will have art students and design mavericks as members who would work on research and design. It will also have toy connoisseurs, commercial designers, child psychologists, art directors and academicians on the mentor council. Details on the investment and location are yet to be revealed. The objective is to take a growing child’s imagination beyond just play and tap into the curious spirits, Stone Sapphire, which owns the brand, said. “The mission is to deliver toy creations that enhance play-and-learn value for kids of different age groups,” the firm said.
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