Hey Everyone,
Here is a quick update on what Kevin and I have been working on in the final weeks...
1. CONSTRUCTION REVISIONS:
We're currently working on BRAND NEW BIT-BITS which come complete with fixed magnet positions! Each magnet's location will be shown by a circular piece of fabric, and that will be uniform throughout the BIT-BIT collection. We are working on two different families, one is soft and called "sunnies". These are the ones made out of the felty material. The other family is called "snappies", they are made out of really bright and shiny material and have more angular shapes. We're making 6 sunnies and 4 snappies for now.... we might also make some without magnets and one or two out of muslin so people can draw on them. We would appreciate your thoughts regarding those two options...
2. PACKAGING:
As for the packaging of the Bit-Bits we will make one or two proto-types for our final presentation. The packaging will be an abstracted rectangular bag form with a large bulky zipper on one side. They will be made of brightly color cotton fabric and have an iron-on component on the front and on the inside of the bag. We want each individual object to be hiden inside its own packaging, so the buyer doesnt know which one they will get (think kid-robot).The iron on component on the front of the bag will be a logo, a short explaination of the Bit-Bits origin along with an simple illustration of their 'home planet', and inside the bag there will be another short explaination of the character traits of the specific family ('sunnies' and 'snappies). It is our hope that this addition will make the Bit-Bits have more of a personality and feel more attainable.
a bit of inspiration....
3. STORIES:
Bit-Bits:
Bit Bits are a peaceful creature from the happy planet of Ooba.
They are diverse and creative beings . They love to join together and play.
In order for Bit Bits to survive they must connect with their counterparts.
Each creature is spotted with magical dots that allow for this connection.
On a recent space trip, the Bit Bits accidently fell to earth and were
scattered across the planet. It is up to you to collect as many Bit Bits
as you can and join them together!
Create stories, families and functions for
this loveable bunch of creatures-
they will return the favor with hours of fun!
Sunnies:
This pod of Bit Bit is the most loveable and soft of all.
The light as air Sunnies awake at dawn and love to play all day, connecting
with everyone they meet. They are energetic and friendly;
although when they tire it is best to let them rest for a while.
Snappies:
Snappies are the group that loves to dance.
They are heavy and aggressive and at some
times a bit mischievous. They like to sleep
all day and use their reflectiveness to see at night!
They will interact with anyone but need a bit more
persuading, as they are very shy around others.
Here is some ideas for our logo...let us know which one you like best!..we are going for something simple and playful
4.VIDEO:
We're making a short video (maybe 30sec to 1min) to be the bulk of our final presentation. It will be a stop-motion video, using lots of white and black paper/fabric and fishing wire (u get the picture...very simple and almost childish). The video would explain how the BIT-BITS got lost and separated on Earth while traveling from their home planet called Oobas. They need help from humans to be brought together again. In the video they will be interacting with one another and at the end there will be human hands playing with them as well (think ipod commercial-sans the narrator).
THANKS SEE EVERYONE TUESDAY.
(by the way, our headline is a quote from star wars, sorry, i had to with all this talk about space and planets)
Here is a quick update on what Kevin and I have been working on in the final weeks...
1. CONSTRUCTION REVISIONS:
We're currently working on BRAND NEW BIT-BITS which come complete with fixed magnet positions! Each magnet's location will be shown by a circular piece of fabric, and that will be uniform throughout the BIT-BIT collection. We are working on two different families, one is soft and called "sunnies". These are the ones made out of the felty material. The other family is called "snappies", they are made out of really bright and shiny material and have more angular shapes. We're making 6 sunnies and 4 snappies for now.... we might also make some without magnets and one or two out of muslin so people can draw on them. We would appreciate your thoughts regarding those two options...
2. PACKAGING:
As for the packaging of the Bit-Bits we will make one or two proto-types for our final presentation. The packaging will be an abstracted rectangular bag form with a large bulky zipper on one side. They will be made of brightly color cotton fabric and have an iron-on component on the front and on the inside of the bag. We want each individual object to be hiden inside its own packaging, so the buyer doesnt know which one they will get (think kid-robot).The iron on component on the front of the bag will be a logo, a short explaination of the Bit-Bits origin along with an simple illustration of their 'home planet', and inside the bag there will be another short explaination of the character traits of the specific family ('sunnies' and 'snappies). It is our hope that this addition will make the Bit-Bits have more of a personality and feel more attainable.
a bit of inspiration....
3. STORIES:
Bit-Bits:
Bit Bits are a peaceful creature from the happy planet of Ooba.
They are diverse and creative beings . They love to join together and play.
In order for Bit Bits to survive they must connect with their counterparts.
Each creature is spotted with magical dots that allow for this connection.
On a recent space trip, the Bit Bits accidently fell to earth and were
scattered across the planet. It is up to you to collect as many Bit Bits
as you can and join them together!
Create stories, families and functions for
this loveable bunch of creatures-
they will return the favor with hours of fun!
Sunnies:
This pod of Bit Bit is the most loveable and soft of all.
The light as air Sunnies awake at dawn and love to play all day, connecting
with everyone they meet. They are energetic and friendly;
although when they tire it is best to let them rest for a while.
Snappies:
Snappies are the group that loves to dance.
They are heavy and aggressive and at some
times a bit mischievous. They like to sleep
all day and use their reflectiveness to see at night!
They will interact with anyone but need a bit more
persuading, as they are very shy around others.
Here is some ideas for our logo...let us know which one you like best!..we are going for something simple and playful
4.VIDEO:
We're making a short video (maybe 30sec to 1min) to be the bulk of our final presentation. It will be a stop-motion video, using lots of white and black paper/fabric and fishing wire (u get the picture...very simple and almost childish). The video would explain how the BIT-BITS got lost and separated on Earth while traveling from their home planet called Oobas. They need help from humans to be brought together again. In the video they will be interacting with one another and at the end there will be human hands playing with them as well (think ipod commercial-sans the narrator).
THANKS SEE EVERYONE TUESDAY.
(by the way, our headline is a quote from star wars, sorry, i had to with all this talk about space and planets)
3 comments:
haha so much information, not sure where to begin.. In regards to the packaging: I think your idea mimics your product well, and I think its really necessary to construct a prototype (it could just be digital) that tells a bit about the background/narrative of your piece like you mentioned- so its self explanitory. I liked your original tag idea that was similar to beanie babies, telling a little poetic story about the characters the kids will be collecting. I think thats also an imperative part of your piece in order for it to speak for itself. Maybe you could go back to the tag idea? And attach one to a few different families so we get a physical idea how the families are distingushed from each other. Since some of the shapes are so ambiguous and the fabrication or weight is the only thing that really sets them apart (something a child might not necessary notice from the start) I think for the final presentation you should include something along those lines. The video is an interesting concept, kinda like my little ponies or care bares, which is instructional in regards to the classification and groupings of the pieces but I also think you should include images of them within their packaging or showing how you can collect them all, and human kids (or animated kids) interacting, not just hands. Unless you just strictly do the characters interacting.
one comment on the logo: the moments when you exploit the idea of magnetism and attraction are the most interesting (the letters sticking to each other--though they could join in different places each time...
they also don't have to be linear, but one word could be hanging diagonally, attached to the other at the edge, for example.
I can't wait for your video i'm sure it will be very cute. I like your logo idea I think the best part is the pink connecting I and B I think it maybe interesting to connect them but use different colors to really go with the idea of your bit bits
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