O.novo Kids offers more than good ceramics and matching ergonomics.The experts from Villeroy & Boch took childrens perspectives into account during intensive workshops with the young users. WITH CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN A high-quality bathroom collection for children that combines fun with functionality. That was the brief that the product developers at Villeroy & Boch were given. In consultation with all parties, a collection was to be created, the intuitive and child-friendly design of which would encourage childrens natural development. Naturally, the highest hygiene standards for safe use were also set. IDEAS NEED TO BE TRIED OUT For Villeroy & Boch, good design and top quality were not enough to launch the collection. First, extensive tests needed to be carried out to check that the ceramics and accessories could be used safely. During intensive workshops, children and educators then checked out the everyday suitability of the collection. Extensive tests proved that, without receiving any instructions, the children intuitively chose the appropriate height on the three-tier washbasin when washing their hands. An encouraging confirmation that children can experience a real sense of achievement when interacting independently with O.novo Kids. CROWDSTORMING FOR KIDS In addition to the ergonomic and educational aspects, this project also focuses, above all, on creating a fun environment, and therefore on encouraging acceptanceby the children. To ensure this, Villeroy & Boch used a crowdstorming activity to activate the creative community. Out of 51 drafts, three designs provided the basis for the new childrens bathroom collection. Based on intense discussions with educators, designers and, above all, with children themselves, Villeroy & Boch developed the O.novo Kids collection and introduced it to the market.
