Shin Tanaka

Shin Tanaka is a: grafitti writer, web specialist, T-Shirt designer with an innovative range of paper toys. Shin has developed his paper cutting/folding techniques and now wants to pass the flame. On his website he invites the public to download his creations (layouts) and use their own hands to build up their toys. He is passing on the love of hand creation and spreading the word across the globe. He has a blank layout (that anyone can download and take part in) that asks the maker to be creative and innovative and give the toy a face, clothing and develop their own character. This is a revolutionary way of interacting with toys, toys that can be recycled, built up from scratch, shared and enjoyed. A form of inherited knowledge, Tanaka has become the teacher of an all new toy revolution, taking people away from technology and making them use their imaginations and hands.