Maped, the brand fostering children’s imagination and empowering them to change the world with their hands, has launched two new products designed to bring children’s creations to life. Introducing the Maped Creativ Animaker Flash Set and Maped Creativ Animaker Flip Set, two fun kits that capture children’s imaginations as the free Animaker app transforms their drawings into cartoons.

In a few simple steps, children aged 6+ years can bring their drawings to life with the help of the Maped Creativ Animaker Flash Set. Firstly, children start their animation by colouring in the 12 drawings on one of the double pages in the A4 notebook provided.

 

 

Once complete, the free Animaker app can be downloaded in the app store. By simply capturing a photo of each square and selecting the pace for the animation, a mini cartoon can be downloaded. There are 12 animations to discover, plus one bonus activity for children to create their own designs. The Animaker notebook is also portable and can fit in a backpack on holidays, outdoor adventures, or car journeys.

The Maped Creativ Animaker Flip Set offers an educational activity that allows kids to discover the basics of animation from 7+ years.

 

 

Children can use the flipbook for sketching, colouring and storytelling, before transforming the story into cartoons. By following the guide on the free Animaker app, they can film their own flipbook, select the pace, and their personalised animation will appear. Once downloaded, they can even share it as a GIF with family and friends. With the Animaker Flip Set, children can create four cartoons using the flipbook tool, elastic band and two flipbooks. The kit also includes a wooden support to prop up and flick through the flipbook easily.

Both sets are available in three different designs. Sets include 12 Mini Maped colouring pencils, one Maped black felt-tip pen, one Maped pencil, one Precision Maped eraser, and one instructional guide/video QR.

Speaking about the Animaker products is Gray Richmond, MD at Maped Helix.

“Having products that not only encourage children’s creativity but also help bring their imagination to life is something we are really passionate about. For children to be able to see their creations come alive is something they absolutely love – it takes their imagination to the next level while learning even more skills – it’s a win-win.”

For sales enquiries, please contact scott.goodman@mapedhelix.co.uk.