<span>Innovation. Modernism. Aesthetics. These three are the key elements in creating something new today. We are all linked through social media and wireless technologies. These I believe are key to survive in the modern world. In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, there might be a need to update the pyramid in which we have to include “internet” as necessity, since internet does not only play a big role in the adult world but also among the youth.</span>
<span>We could not deny the fact that gadgets and social media have been toys of the young nowadays. Parents and families reward their children with these things. This could enhance their ability to perform daily activities such as studying and research, easily and conveniently. These modern toys have been part of their daily existence. On the other hand, these have also caused boundaries between parent-child relationships or kid-kid relationships since all their attention are spent looking down at their tablets and phones. Kids nowadays refuse to go out and play with other children due to video game addiction. This is a saddening truth and a threat in strengthening social connections. A while ago, I mentioned about innovation, modernism and aesthetics as key elements to create new things nowadays. Now, I want to go back in time and relate what this famous Roman architect and engineer, Vitruvius, applied in making his buildings. He was guided by these three elements- Utilitas, Fimitas and Venustas. All these three when combined will create a three-part rubric which would serve as my guide in making my toy. Utilitas- I wanted my toy to serve its function. I want it to be created in a way that would satisfy my client’s desire for a toy. Firmitas- I would want the toy to fit in a modern set-up but with the strongest foundations and material which would last forever. Venustas- I would have my toy sculpted in a manner that would interact with my client’s passion and heart’s desire to see something pleasing in his or her eyes. I know any reader would raise his or her brow just by reading this three-part rubric, but believe me when I say I am a lover of art. I can see an artist inside anybody and that I would like to cultivate to each and every one who plays with my toy. Toys as Arts, Arts as Toys. I want to create something wherein both the kids and the adults would love to draw their attention to. I want them to bring back the lost bond between people and mend what was broken through self-expression and self-healing. In the world of social media, people rant so hard and bully others, talking back hurtful words against one another, but the world with my toy, people had already expressed themselves, whether angry or happy, scared or joyed, before talking ill against each other. Truly the toy I created is a reflection of myself, a strong, functional, beautiful and humble piece of ART. Yes, just <span>art.</span></span>