Designing Play Spaces for Digital Native Toddlers
Author: Austin Stanfel
Today’s toddlers are "digital natives." This means they have used tablets and phones since they were babies. Because they love screens, traditional playgrounds can sometimes feel a bit slow. Building a screen-to-sandpit bridge helps these kids transition
Emergency Access: Designing Safe Playground Entries
Author: Austin Stanfel
Playgrounds are places for joy and adventure. Sometimes, however, accidents happen that require more than a simple bandage. In these moments, emergency access becomes the most important part of the playground design. We must ensure that paramedics
Weathered Beauty: How Natural Materials Teach the Environment
Author: Austin Stanfel
Most toys look the same from the day you buy them until the day they break. Plastic slides stay bright and shiny for years. However, the world around us is always changing. Natural materials in playgrounds
Commercial Play in Hospitality: How to Attract Families
Author: Austin Stanfel
Traveling with kids can be hard work for parents. Many families look for places where children can burn off energy safely. Because of this, many businesses now use commercial play areas to stand out. Hotels and restaurants
Community Hubs: How Daycare Playgrounds Help Neighborhoods
Author: Austin Stanfel
In many towns, the playground at a local daycare sits empty on Saturdays and Sundays. However, a new trend is changing this. Many child care centers now act as community hubs by opening their gates to the
Branding through Play: Custom-Themed Playground Design
Author: Austin Stanfel
Every child care center has a unique story to tell. Some focus on science, while others love nature or art. Branding through play means using your playground to show the world who you are. A custom-themed space