We designed the THE IMAGINATION ISSUE of Kindling magazine. In this issue there are features on digital play, childhood fears and the unwritten rules of children’s music, plus an interview with designer Cas Holman about why “good toys make good people.” Also inside the issue: Former California surgeon general Nadine Burke Harris on childhood traumas and what can be done to mitigate them, Christine Sun Kim on art and motherhood, and your questions answered: Is Mean Girls’ Mrs. George a cool mom, a regular mom, or actually a really good mom? Why do kids love garbage trucks? How can I get my child to realize I’m a person too?.

We continued to develop a distinct design aesthetic inspired by educational literature and exercise books, using the visual language of learning to engage both children and adults alike.