emokis
Introducing eMokis, interlocking pieces designed for therapeutic use with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or those facing initial challenges in self-regulation and shared attention. More than just a set of pieces, eMokis offers a unique and engaging way to support developmental growth.
The Three Pillars of Development
From the beginning of the design, eMokis was envisioned as part of a journey of discovery, emotion, and growth. Let’s play to foster development!
Captivating sensory masterpieces, inviting children to squeeze to experience the textures fully and explore the variety of colors.
1. Sensorial Diversity
The child's emotional journey starts with the recognition of different emotions through facial expressions and body language.
2. Emotional Dimension
The internal system of magnets adds versatility to the play, opening up possibilities for stacking, combining, and assembling the pieces in numerous creative ways.
3. Interactive Growth
gRu
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This piece represents anger and it’s red, akin to the intensity of fire.
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The body accentuates this emotion through a rigid posture, featuring sharp angles that exude hostility.
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The textured surface, with protruding pointed elements, invites a tactile experience, evoking a sense of aggression.
uPi
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This piece represents surprise and is orange, embodying the vital sensation of encountering the unexpected.
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The body is stretched, yet not in a pleasant manner like joy. Instead, the lower limbs are tense, accompanied by an astonished facial expression.
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Vertical grooves mimic the dynamic energy that surges through the body facing the surprise.
jAi
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This piece represents joy and it’s yellow like the sun.
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It has an open expression of feet and hands.
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The spiraled body seeks to convey the sensation of spinning tops or sliding down a slide.
bOp
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This piece embodies sadness and is blue, like the color of the sea. Anything next to it appears small and solitary.
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The donut shape creates a circle in the center, reflecting the sensation of emptiness.
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The texture intensifies the expression of its body by the holes throughout its surface.
fLu
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This piece embodies fear and is violet, representing space and the unknown.
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Its long limbs undulate, almost trembling. It is the tallest piece.
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The accordion texture reinforces its instability.
aUm
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This piece embodies tranquility or calmness, which is not considered an emotion but a highly sought-after physical and mental state that serves as the foundation for all interaction. Calmness is green, like nature, conveying peace.
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It is the lowest piece, stably resting close to the ground.
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The wavy texture flows along its also undulating body.
oZi
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This piece represents love and is pink, like a rose. It is not merely an emotion but the highest emotional and mental state. For this reason, the piece can only rest upon another; no emotion can be above it. Love is what regulates and balances above all else.
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oZi has a heart-shaped body with a smile on its inner counter form.
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Its texture is smooth.
Social, linguistic, and cognitive skills, including the ability to regulate behaviors, impulses, and moods, are all learned based on interactive relationships that involve affective exchanges."
— Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder (2015).