With this in mind, how can we use design as an aid in finding a solution to this problem? My thesis will focus on how body image is conveyed through toys targeted to children between the ages of 6 and 12. Through methods of application, product, and digital design, I will search for solutions to negative body images influenced by toys, thereby putting a stopper on any lasting physical and/or mental disorders that can develop after the child has been exposed to them. I believe that changing children’s thinking about physical appearance early on can result in a healthier view of his/her own body. Furthermore, they can begin to perceive not only their own physical appearance in a more positive light, but those of others as well, which can lead
