The 2026 Core77 Design Awards Toys & Play Winners (opens in new tab)

Taking the 2026 Professional honors in Toys & Play is Geni from Geni Computers Inc. Geni is an AI storytelling toy that lets children construct stories the same way they build with blocks, using a small audio device and physical blocks representing characters, objects, and actions to actively build and change narratives—offering a hands-on alternative to passive screen time. Built on the belief that kids need curiosity-driven learning rather than more stimulation, Geni supports focused indepe...