Tony Vu
Industrial Design BDes Hons
Swinburne University of Technology
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Illustration / Digital Arts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Tony Vu
First Name: Tony
Last Name: Vu
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Illustration / Digital Arts
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My Location: Melbourne, Australia
University / College: Swinburne University of Technology
Course / Program Title: Industrial Design BDes Hons
About
Industrial designer with a passion for neurodivergent design and fun vibrant products. I love to incorporate playful elements in my designs, while balancing functionality and usability.
Emotonaut is a social toy that teaches young autistic children (Aged 5 - 8 years old) complex emotions and their relationship to the body. Nuanced emotions are often neglected by educators and parents, making it difficult for autistic children to understand the multifaceted emotions of other children and how to deal with their often bubbling feelings. EmotoNaut provides autistic children with a fun, tactile experience that paediatricians can utilise to streamline the educational process. Children are encouraged to have nuanced conversations around emotions; the visual output of the toy creates an aid to learning through a clear depiction. EmotoNaut is equipped with 5 core emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear, which can all be mixed to create nuanced feelings. The character’s body also lights up in response to emotions, illustrating how feelings influence different parts of the body.
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