Posted June 5, 2009

Why Toys Matter

            

Toys are the wellspring, the fountain head, they are the source and headwaters of innovation and the continuing evolution of modern civilization. From toys and other playthings arise the advancement of science and technologies of every sort. Toys change the world, and in that way toys are fundamentally different from every other type of product. 

            

The Wright Brothers credit their interest in flight, and thereby their contribution to the development of powered flight, to a toy airplane their father gave them. The ledgendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright credits a set of toy blocks as the source of his interest in and his style of architecture. 

            

Airplanes enable us to travel. The gift of a toy airplane inspires two young bicycle mechanics (no less) to be fascinated by flight, and as adults to demonstrate powered flight, and thereby enables the creating of the airline industry. Architects build tall buildings, but architecture was changed forever by a set of blocks a boy played with and was inspired by to become a revolutionary force in architecture. 

            

Products perform functions. Toys inspire innovators, artists, designers, scientist, and engineers to do work in their lives that will change the world and advance technologies in every category.

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