We are over the moon to announce that HUE Animation Studio has won SILVER in the 2023 Junior Design Awards, Best Toy Design 6+ Years category!

Hosted by the British family lifestyle magazine, Junior Magazine, the Junior Design Awards (JDAs) attract a global audience of discerning, modern parents looking to discover gorgeous children’s style, hot shopping finds, fashion and world-class toys.

What the judges said…

“There was much poring over this extremely cool-looking camera, which allows kids to create amazing stop-motion movies, setting them on the path to becoming little Greta Gerwigs and Steven Spielbergs! 

The JDA panel liked the fun and approachable look of this gadget and thought it was well-supported by the HUE Book of Animation, allowing children from seven years up to get hands-on with film. The judges agreed that this would make a great gift combining tech with imagination and skills such as set-building, script writing and more.

Ironically, this gadget is a great way of distracting kids from sedentary screen time by getting them to create their own highly creative content! A fab gift idea for any kids who want an easy way to get to grips with making their own films.” Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

“Hours of fun to be had with this fab piece of tech that gives kids a real understanding of stop-motion film while looking super cool on any desk. I like the way the camera itself looks as though it might come alive at any moment!” Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior

The competition for the #JDA23 awards was tougher than ever before featuring a strong line-up of “new, exciting, familiar and heritage brands that fit the Junior aesthetic”. We are delighted that HUE Animation Studio has been recognised and awarded one of the top spots alongside so many fantastic brands! The full list of winners can be viewed on the Junior website.

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HUE Animation Studio is a STEM.org approved, movie-making starter kit for children aged 7+. It places kids in a highly engaging and immersive environment where they can enjoy the freedom to express themselves creatively.

Whether animating on their own or with friends, children love the thrill of making stop motion movies and they can do it for hours! It is the perfect gender-neutral activity for imaginative play, enabling children to create pretend worlds using both hands-on artistic and technical computer skills.

HUE Animation Studio contains everything a budding animator needs to create stop motion movies using modelling clay, LEGO®, 2D drawings or a favorite toy, including:

• A colorful, flexible HUE HD camera.
• A perpetual single-user HUE Animation software license.
• A full-color, 64-page animation activity book. 
• A durable carry case.
• Digital resources, sound effects and backgrounds.

Recommended by top child development expert, Dr. Amanda Gummer, this educational kit fosters 21st century skills such as creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking while bringing hours of enjoyment to young film directors as they learn how to make movie magic.

Watch the video to find out more and follow us on social media @HUEcameras for updates about awards, giveaways and fun ideas. HUE Animation Studio is one of a range of colorful, creative and affordable products for school, home and work from HUE.

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