Junior Design Awards 2022 / 26 September 2022

Best Creative Play (Arts & Crafts) | Junior Design Awards 2022

Bring out their inner artist with these award winning creative crafts sets and brands for children

Who:LoLA - Lots of Lovely Art

What:My Myself and I Art Box for young adults

Why:

LoLA’s box “Me, Myself and I” is designed for young adults and aims to help them explore the theme of identity through art. Our judges loved this idea and felt the box filled a gap in the market for older children age 8+ who are often left to their own devices when it comes to creative projects.

The panel felt identity was an exciting theme that would resonate with its audience and that the box was full of fab engaging projects with plenty of high-quality art materials.

This box feels generous and well thought out and I can see older children feeling really excited by the projects. Fab!

Bonita Turner, Editor of JUNIOR

A wonderful gift idea for artistic children. Parents will love the fact that it encourages creativity and conversation while providing hours of distraction from screen time.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, JUNIOR

Who:Of Unusual Kind

What:Peace for Ukraine Collection

Why:

These beautifully illustrated paper doll sets, created in collaboration with the Ukrainian Museum in New York, really touched our judges who loved this simple and direct way of celebrating Ukrainian culture and showing support for this war-torn country.

The stunning linear illustrations and intricate details were admired by everyone, and the panel was thrilled to hear that for each Ukrainian paper doll sold, $2 is donated to various organisations that help those affected by the war.

Just beautiful. A wonderful way to teach children about Ukraine in an accessible and relatable way, while supporting a great cause.

Bonita Turner, Editor of JUNIOR

Of Unusual Kind dolls are always beautiful but these studies of Ukrainian traditional dress are exceptional. I love the way that these simple paper dolls are ambassadors for education, creativity and positive change.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, JUNIOR

We love Of Unusual Kind! And her ability to always use famous people or actualities in her designs is so great!

Bonnie and Pepper Van Geel, Stylist, Photographer and Child Model of @pepper.pics

Who:Little Change Creators

What:Little Change Creators Re-FUN-able Colouring Sets

Why:

These re-useable, Re-FUN-able™ colouring Sets really excited our judges who thought they would make be the perfect travel activity or restaurant peacekeeper! The panel agreed that these wipeable food grade silicone mats that can even be washed in dishwasher were a really clever idea and that the fab double-sided designs would inspire and excite kids to get colouring.

The versatility of these mats which can be used for baking, crafts, games and tableware also appealed.

This feels like a really simple way of keeping kids entertained time and time again! A great toy with longevity and multiple uses.

Bonita Turner, Editor of JUNIOR

The wipeable, easy to clean silicone feels lovely and smooth under pen and I can imagine kids getting great satisfaction from colouring in the intricate illustrations and patterns.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, JUNIOR