RenyiTong
RenyiTong is a construction toy made of three-dimensional circle connectors. The set uses a minimum of six components. Each component can be joined in a cycle to form a three-dimensional shape. Several components can also be combined to build more complex three-dimensional models. Column holes are used to link the parts. The design is inspired by the Tai Chi principle and the Mobius strip, which both describe continuous cycles. RenyiTong is produced by stereolithography 3D printing. The toy is intended as an educational item for children and adults.
RenyiTong 3D Circle Connectors by Yang Chao has been identified as an innovative example of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. RenyiTong 3D Circle Connectors earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design in 2020. The A' Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design prize that honors exceptional design of dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, plush toys, educational toys, building blocks, model kits and more.
