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Mr. Mole With Four Pockets
About
Nonviolence communication (NVC) is a significant communication tool, but it is not extensively taught to children, leaving them bereft of its valuable teachings.
Challenge
K-12 Education
Individual Project: Research / Concept / Illustration / Product Design / Prototyping
Duration: 4 Weeks
Converting the abstract concept of NVC into tangible tools through storytelling and gameplay.
Solution
Play-Based Education
K-12 Non-Violence Communication
Ideation: Abstract To Tangible
Mr. Mole With Four Pockets
The four main tactics used in nonviolence communication are: 1) observation 2) distinguish the feeling 3) identify the needs 4) request.
To make these abstract concept clear to children, a character, Mr. Mole, is built. Each pocket Mr. Mole has represented one tactic used in NVC. Through a storybook and Mr. Mole plush toy, children will learn the 4 tactics and apply them when real conflict breaks out.
Product Design
Mr. Mole With Four Pockets
Mr. Mole NVC education toy kit consists of a Mr. Mole Plush Toy, a story book, and a color coded card set, together teaching children NVC tactics.
Story Book
With the guidance of parents and educators, children read the story book and learn the concept of NVC in tangible way through the story of Mr. Mole.
Color-Coded Cards
The Card Set is color-coded to match the four different pockets. Written hints and patterns are also provided for easy matching.
When There Is a Conflict...
Children arrange their thoughts by using NVC tactics and write them down on matching cards.
Insert the cards to Mr. Mole plush toy's matching pockets
Utilize Mr. Mole and the cards as guidance and emotional support to practice solving conflict with the other party.
Other Features
Features such as the zipper pocket and adjustable backpack straps are incorporated for convenience and easy carriage.
Cozy towel arms are designed to offer psychological support to children, reducing their pressure when solving conflicts. Feet make squeaky sound adds extra fun to Mr. Mole as a toy.
NVC Teaching: Story Book
Thank You!
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