Office toy
Office toys have been getting popular since the 1990s. Nowadays, office toys are considered as an important section of managing companies or employees as well. Many companies even encourage employees to bring toys to their office for reducing stress. Popular office toys are like rubber chicken, pin art, Newton's cradle and tangle2.
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Newton's cradle
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Pin Art
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According to Office Toy Specialist, Hsiang Cheng(Sam) Wang's[1] research, office toys are objected in play, decoration and self-personality display1. Users of office toys are usually office workers or adults, but it is not unusual for children to play with, since many toys were designed for kids in the first place. Most office toys are placed on office desktop. The purpose of bringing toys or playthings to the office are providing amusement, boosting creativity and relieving stress1.
Office Toy's Function
Different types of office toys accompany different functions or purposes. Although most office toys deliver playful and decorative functions, there are still some differences beneath those two functions. For example, Playing "Puzzles" arouse creativity while playing "Toys that involve physical activity" can let the user's mind rest without falling asleep at work. Dolls, animals and miniatures are office worker's favorite type of toys1.
Office Toy's Common Disadvantage
Lack of practical usage is the most common disadvantage for recent office toys.
Office Toy Design Tips & Warnings
Due to the enivornment of most offices, office toys should avoid loud noise usage, oversize toys and dangerous objects of plaything1.
References
1Hsiang Cheng(Sam) Wang. 2007. The Investigation of Office Toy. National Central Library
2Hsiang Cheng(Sam) Wang. 2008. "Office Toys: Can't Work As Well Without Them"English Version. Traditional Chinese Version