Educational Insights -- Character Design Studio (Brady Smith)

Character Design Studio: Mix, Rub and Colour 500+ Characters, Ages 5+

A different head, a new body, another wonderfully wacky character. The Educational Insights Character Design Studio lets kids mix and match designs by illustrator and author Brady Smith to create over 500 possible character combinations. Choose the plates, rub the outline onto paper, then add colour and details to make each character your own.

What's Inside

• 12 double-sided design plates
• Design tray
• 30 drawing pages
• Black crayon and crayon holder
• Four coloured pencils
• Guide to get started

Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

• A new character with every swap: Mix and match the plates to explore over 500 combinations, from the delightfully odd to the downright silly.
• A starting point, not a finished picture: Once the outline is on the page, kids can add their own patterns, expressions and extra details.
• Less craft-table clutter: The activities don't require glue, tape, scissors or glitter.
• Two ways to draw: Make crayon rubbings in the tray or use the designs as stencils to sketch characters.
• Illustrations with personality: Features artwork by Brady Smith, author of illustrated books and graphic novels including Louie and Bear, Maxwell Dark and Random Acts of Drawness.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Recommended for ages 5 and up. This is a hands-on drawing and colouring activity: children create the outline by rubbing over the plates, then colour it themselves. The included drawing pages, crayon and coloured pencils let them get started with the supplies in the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is Character Design Studio recommended for?

The product description recommends it for children aged 5 and up.

How do children make a character?

Choose a combination of plates and place them in the design tray. Lay a drawing page over the plates, then use the black crayon in its holder to rub the design onto the paper. Finish with colour and your own details.

How many characters can kids create?

The mix-and-match plates offer over 500 possible character combinations. Children can personalise their drawings further with their own additions.

Does it need glue, scissors or glitter?

No. The drawing activities do not require glue, tape, scissors or glitter.

Can the plates be used for more than crayon rubbings?

Yes. Kids can also use the designs as stencils to sketch their own characters.

Who makes the kit, and who created the artwork?

The kit is from Educational Insights and features artwork by Brady Smith.

Product Details

• Brand: Educational Insights
• Product: Character Design Studio (Brady Smith)
• Recommended age: 5+ years
• Activity: Mix-and-match character drawing, crayon rubbing and colouring
• Design plates: 12 double-sided plates
• Drawing pages: 30
• Listed piece count: 69
• Listed dimensions (L × W × H): 5.08 × 2.54 × 27.94 cm
• Batteries included: No
• Barcode: 086002014771