It's a bird, it's a plane, it’s a Spacecat living on the moon! Quark is a fictional character of a Spacecat that lives on the moon. Learning about Science could be much more enjoyable with the help of our little friend, Quark. So let's use “art” to help communicate, and encourage people to know more about Space exploration!
This project is a creative solution to the learning experience about the New Space Era. Together with hopes of inspiring (young) people to explore their love & interest for "Space exploration" as well as providing a better insight into the Space industry and its culture.
Quark: Lunar loop
"Houston, do you copy? We think Quark is up to something, but we're not yet sure of what it is. We might have to sit back and wait for it to unfold!"
Into the wave of Designer toys, also referred to as Art toys. Lunar loop was the first educational Art toy product to ever launch on the MANRVA platform.
Introducing the spacecat character name Quark as a new medium in learning and communicating about the benefits of the space sector and space technology.
Lunar Loop set consisting of Quark art toys and space educational booklet. The customer does not require any knowledge in painting to paint/play with this art toy. Whilst enjoying their time painting Quark they could also learn a little bit more about Earth's moon through the Space education booklet as well.
Quark: Arrival on Luna
After successfully introducing the spacecat "Quark" to our audience we begin to tell the story of how Quark is set to be one of the first companion pets for Astronauts on their deep space voyage, a scientific exploration into the stars. However, Quark mystically ends up on the moon and is now slowly adapting its life alongside other astronauts at the Lunar station and becomes the most fascinating living creature that ever came out of scientific experiments in space.
Preparing our audience for more space adventures to come!
Arrival on Luna Art toys has many components. This was because it was created for an intermediate painter and was designed to be more challenging than Lunar Loop. This set consists of Quark, spacepod, lunar regolith base, lunar rock and black sand (stimulating moon dust) all in individual pieces. Space education booklet is also available with the Arrival on Luna set as well.
Quark: Space Cruise
Quark: Space Cruise is the only art toy design that never made it to production or had its official launch. Its objective is purely to exist for the aesthetic of a little Spacecat in his spaceship cruising through the solar system.
However, it does show an appearance from time to time, and for certain, there is more story to be told.
PACKAGING DESIGN
The seamless illustration of Quark cruising and stretching through the universe across all sides of the box.
Quark Lunar Noop Prototype and Experiment with 3D Printing
Into the physical product
3D printing technique and ABS-like material adjustment.
Animation
GET TO KNOW QUARK!
Project Lead&Designer: Juliah S. Champion // Co-Designer (Quark toy): Kanapat Tittayanukrak // Product photographer: Chutiwat Kraturerk.