No.11 Koji Ishikawa Prize

Sawaru TECH

People Co., Ltd.(Japan)

About

”Sawaru TECH” (Touhchable TECH) is the first digital learing service for toddlers which stimulates not only sight and hearing but also touch, encouraging active play and curiosity. The tactile pen can reproduce over 200 different textures. It is synchronized with an app that integrated visual, auditory, and tactile experiences, creating a sensation as if the objecy really exists. Toddlers as young as 18 months who are still learning words can fully engage and enjoy this,,, expanding thier curiosity!

Comment by Juror

“”Sawaru TECH”” is a digital education tool using a tactile pen and a tablet.
I like how it focused on touch, which is one of the senses overlooked in digital media. Kids can enjoy variety of tactile activities such as cutting veggies, making takoyaki, or even giving injection shots.
(Koji Ishikawa)