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STEPMATE

  • Lead Designer
    Megan Stander
  • Design Team
    Megan Stander
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  • University
    AKI ArtEZ University of the Arts
The STEPMATE is an educational toy designed to not only help toddlers as they learn to walk, but also to help them work on some of their fine motor skills. On the front face of the walker is a mirror, an abacus inspired toy with colourful discs, different shaped and sized holes through which the four accompanying shapes fit, a spinning component that contains different coloured balls, and a space for the toddler to place some of his or her toys. The flatpack style walker is made of wood and has metal finishing's used to attach the wheels. 
Photo Credit: Megan Stander