Work/Toys · 3D printing

Lift-N-Learn

A modular, buildable tower crane toy you 3D print at home, with a working hook and interchangeable job-site loads.

Type

Toy design

Role

Research, CAD, printing, manual design

Tools

3D printing, CAD, KeyShot

Age

Kids who like to build

Lift-N-Learn crane in a child’s room

Research

Why construction toys

Studying different kinds of toys, construction toys stood out because they teach the principles of building and problem-solving in a way that feels intuitive and engaging.

Sketches

Lift-N-Learn sketches

Design

Final concept

A modular tower crane with a truss structure, a rotating top, and a working hook-and-line lift. Interchangeable loads and a stable base let kids lift, swing, and place parts while exploring balance and structure.

Printed Lift-N-Learn crane prototype
Lift-N-Learn crane render

Communication

The manual

A printed instruction manual walks kids and parents through each step of the build.

Lift-N-Learn manual cover
Lift-N-Learn manual spread