Born from industrial designer Christina Kazakia’s childhood memories of building outdoors, STICK-LETS® makes flexible silicone connectors that turn found sticks into forts and other imaginative structures. Kazakia invented the open-ended play tool while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, and her Philadelphia studio has operated since the business launched in 2012. Kazakia Design, LLC designs, imports, and assembles the connectors in the United States.
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Tangle CreationsInvented by sculptor Richard X. Zawitz in the 1980s, Tangle Creations makes the interconnected Tangle toy, a twistable sensory tool that grew from a hand-coordination aid into a widely used fidget and relaxation toy. After more than 45 years and over 250 million units sold worldwide, the company continues to develop Tangles for play, focus and therapy, including art-oriented editions and tactile BrainTools designs.SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
TWEEHand-designed in Philadelphia, TWEE is a woman-owned maker’s studio creating art tools for little hands, including its distinctive handmade sidewalk chalk. Its individually made pieces are designed to support grip strength and fine motor skills while inviting imaginative play, and no two are exactly alike. The company also uses selected products to support causes, including autism research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
ClixoClixo makes flexible magnetic building toys that turn flat shapes into three-dimensional creations for open-ended, screen-free play. Its lightweight pieces click together with embedded magnets, giving children and adults a tactile way to explore everything from imaginative builds to STEAM learning, while themed packs such as Mars rovers and dinosaurs add new creative directions. Based in Brooklyn, Clixo is a STEM.org-certified educational product and has received recognition from the Toy Insider, Tillywig and Mom’s Choice Awards.BROOKLYN, NY
Of Unusual KindFounded by Vienna-born textile designer and fashion illustrator Anja Kroencke, Of Unusual Kind creates illustrated paper dolls and creative play sets. What began as a crafting project with her daughter is now made in the United States, with each doll and wardrobe hand assembled in the company’s Brooklyn studio. Its collections celebrate women and girls through vivid color, individuality, and imaginative play.