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lila the leopwafish

jess doutrich making meaning autumn 2010 pratt institute In the middle of Kansas, stood a genetics lab. One day, a tornado came along and mixed up the dna of all the wild animals in the lab. What came out as a result was...

“accidentally adorable!” TOR

TORNADO STRIKES KANSAS GENETICS LAB: DNA IS

“ACCIDENTALLYMIS-MATCHED! THEADORABLE!” RESULT? DNA IS RABLE ”

/HRSZD¿VK project summary

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(a mix and match of wildlife)

This project focuses on play and education, using plush animal “hybrids” to bring attention to wild animal conservation. The end result will be a collection of plush animals that share a common theme; mix and match. Each plush will incorporate 2 animal species; each from different spectrums of the animal kingdom. (i.e. reptile with a mammal, fish with bird, etc.) The hybrid quality will come from the body of one animal mixed with the “graphic” patterning, texture or color of another animal.

Overall, this product aims to establish a positive relationship between the user and wild animal. The animal species chosen to mix and match were random except that they were opposite in taxonomic class. 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Although I feel a great responsiblity toward saving these animals, I know not everyone does. So, to broaden my impact, I aim to design “for” these animals; rather, design objects that build a positive, fun, and creative relationship between humans and the natural world.

- education - full scale prototypes - branding & marketing support team fisher-price design, marketing, packaging, engineering teams rick van velsor toy design instructor, toy designer debbie keim zoo educator/illustrator

sue capone plush prototype expert concept ideation concept ideation color & pattern material choice character development character development Lila the Leopwafish

Lila is a hybrid between a leopard and a mexican walking fish. She lives in Mexico, loves to eat insects and loves swimming in her luxurious pool.

Her pretty pink fur makes her one of the most popular among her friends and she loves to wear jewelry! Allix the Ayagator

Allix is a hybrid between an alligator and an aye-aye. He lives in Madagascar and loves to travel. He exercises every morning by climbing on his tree playground. He likes going to concerts at the Jungle Jam Theater.

Allix loves to play hide and seek with his friends because he blends in with the leaves! Peety the Platypunk

Peety is a hybrid between a platypus and skunk. He lives in America and loves his job testing perfumes. He works at Adorables Incorporated and enjoys wearing stripes to work.

Peety loves to swim in the rain because his fur repels water! Strike the Snougar

Strike is a hybrid between a snake and cougar. He lives in North America. He loves brushing his teeth and washing his fur. Strike loves to hide in the trees and sit in the sun!

Strike’s favorite food is fish and he belongs to the Forest Fishing Club. midterm critique form exploration form exploration form development form development

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