Design Laughter: Modular Cardboard Building Kits for Kids

Maker Faire Bay Area 2025

September 26th-28th

Art & Design

Explore the power of imagination with Design Laughter, where architecture and play collide! Our eco-friendly, large-scale cardboard building kits empower kids to design and build real structures—domes, forts, tunnels, and more—using modular panels and connectors.

Inspired by real architectural principles and made with sustainability in mind, these kits are perfect for curious minds who love hands-on creativity. Whether you're 5 or 55, come build, play, and discover how design can shape the world around us.

Made from recyclable materials
️ Designed for open-ended STEM learning
Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration
Beautiful, modern design for home or classroom play

Come build with us! Try the kits yourself and experience the joy of creating something big with simple, smart materials.

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Design Laughter

Design Laughter is a woman-owned toy company creating large-scale, modular building kits that empower kids to build real structures—forts, domes, hideouts, and more—using eco-friendly cardboard. Founded by architect and mom of three, Carrie Shaked, the brand blends design, sustainability, and play to inspire the next generation of architects, engineers, and makers.

Categories: Art & Design, Education, Home, Kids & Family, Sustainability & Nature

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