Makedo is a toy construction system designed for creating any structure out of cardboard. The basic system consists of plastic “Scrus”, a “Scrudriver”, and kid-safe tools for cutting and scoring corrugated cardboard. My role at Makedo involved designing, prototyping and testing new and experimental parts to accompany the basic system. These parts would be useful for specific construction elements in popular creations such as vehicles, cubby houses and marble runs. As Makedo’s ethos values accessibility and sustainability, these additional parts were all designed to be downloadable via an open source 3D printing platform where users can choose to print only what they need.
The Latch (bottom) can be used to create locking doors and connect detachable structures. It is designed to be able to anchor on the left or right side, clicking over another Scru placed on the connecting piece. The Latch is to be used with the Scru Undercap (middle), a piece designed to keep Scrus from unscrewing during play with turning pieces such as wheels.
The Hole Stencil is to be used in conjunction with the scribe-like back end of the basic Makedo tools. Press it into the cardboard using the spikes to stay in position and punch out each hole in the stencil. This leaves you with a larger hole that fits the Scru Undercap part.
The LittleBits Bar is designed to incorporate modular electronics by LittleBits into Makedo creations.
The Soft Top Holder connects a fabric element such as a bed sheet to a cardboard wall by threading a Scru or other small item wrapped in the fabric through the keyhole.
The LEGO Ring is designed to be used with classic LEGO construction blocks. It can be attached using one Makedo Scru.
The Step Bracket can be used in a variety of applications, and is particularly useful to create tracks for a marble run or pinball machine.
The Scru Mask is a small cap that sits snug over the Scru face, useful when wanting to camoflauge them for cosmetic purposes.
The Fold-Roller Cap is designed to sit over the rolling blade from the Makedo scoring tool, to create a measured shallower cut.