147 The story of 'Omocha no Senban' novelty and safety

We talk about the commitment to safety behind the production.

Although it was created to convey the joy of manufacturing, we faced a situation where the safety of the children who would actually play with it had to be the top priority. From the unique perspective of a designer, we reveal the concrete consideration process regarding not just as a toy, but the importance of design tailored to target age groups and the risk of accidental ingestion.

We unravel the standards and ingenuity to prevent accidental ingestion.

It is fascinating to learn why certain numbers and size settings are necessary for the SG standards, known as toy safety standards. For instance, since the risk of accidental ingestion inevitably increases if an object is smaller than a specific size, we discuss the design philosophy to avoid this, along with small experiments for verification—stories that will make listeners nod in agreement.

Unexpected realizations during the production process are shared.

Tsunezo's actions and insights when struggling with how to handle certain parts during production are very impressive. It conveys his sincere attitude as an engineer, and the discussion continues into even deeper topics regarding safety, so please listen to the full episode to hear more.