Mercedes and Mattel tie up to break gender stereotypes
Mercedes has linked up with toy maker Mattel in a new campaign centred on the premise that girls can be anything. The move comes as brands are looking to curb depictions of traditional gender stereotypes in their messaging.
While people with disabilities have long been overlooked, brands are waking up to the fact that there are 93 million disabled children globally. Inclusive design by mainstream brands provides an opportunity for companies to fuel social change through the promotion of quality of life and equality.
Retail brand Very has released a campaign ahead of the Christmas season showcasing its range of toys. By showing a small girl transported into worlds where the toys come alive, seeing her take on roles ranging from a vet to a builder, the ad breaks down gendered stereotypes.
Dolls in the pink aisle; dinosaurs in the blue. Gender segregation in toy departments is so standard that it's almost unnoticeable. But peoplearenoticing, and they’re increasingly unhappy. Now, US giant Target is the latest retailer to announce a shift to gender-neutral displays.
Toca Boca: play-based apps that encourage exploration
case study·
6 Feb 2019
Toca Boca isn’t your typical children’s app maker. Instead of teaching phonics or how to count, its open-ended games invite kids to use their imaginations and roleplay in a variety of settings. How is it challenging the goal-oriented approach to learning that parents and educators are used to?