Estante simbólica: design lúdico para promover a leitura e o vínculo na infância

Abstract

This paper presents the concept of the symbolic "Magic Lock" bookcase, developed to address the growing disengagement of children from reading in early childhood due to digital overexposure. The project's objective was to create children's furniture that combined storage functionality with playful elements capable of stimulating emotional bonds and an interest in books. To achieve this, Bruno Munari's methodology was used, guiding the stages of problem definition, similarity analysis, generation of alternatives, experimentation, and prototyping. The project was evaluated through qualitative research with parents and educators, based on the presentation of the concept and rendered images. The results indicated a positive perception of the proposal's pedagogical and aesthetic potential, confirming its ability to spark children's curiosity and imagination. The conclusion is that the "Magic Lock" bookcase serves as a playful and symbolic resource for encouraging reading in early childhood, contributing to educational practices and the appreciation of design as a social tool.