Play, Learn, and Create

Parent-Child Smile Project

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2024.04.08

This project was launched to help families with children, who have been spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enjoy fun time together at home. It was born from a bottom-up approach, with employees raising children gathering voluntarily to share ideas. Even now, after COVID-19 has been downgraded to Category 5, we continue to share craft ideas on social media that allow children and adults to enjoy time together at home under the concept of 'Play, Learn, and Create Instantly.'

Let's Become a Watchmaker

Difficulty: ★☆☆
Estimated time: about 30 minutes

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Origami Wristwatch

Difficulty: ★★☆
Estimated time: about 15 minutes

Standard Download
Watch & Vehicle Download
Folding Instructions Video

~Exciting! Halloween Version~

Difficulty: ★☆☆–★★☆
Estimated time: about 15 minutes

Craft Download
Origami Download
Folding Instructions Video

~Christmas Version~

Difficulty: ★★☆
Estimated time: about 15 minutes

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Folding Instructions Video

Christmas Picture Hunt with the Watch Professor

Difficulty: ★☆☆
Estimated time: about 15 minutes

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Watch Professor's Watch Karuta

Difficulty: ★★☆
Production time: about 30 minutes
Game time: about 15 minutes

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Hand-sewn Watch Wrist Rattle

Difficulty: ★★★
Estimated time: about 1 hour

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Let's Make a Paper Cup Wristwatch!

~Exciting Transformation! Halloween Version~

Difficulty: ★★☆
Estimated time: about 30 minutes

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CREDIT

Planner & Writer

Shota Mimura

Planner

Yumiko Otake

Planner

Toshinori Okazaki

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Easy to Read

Kinder Time is a watch designed to support children by solving the problem that "children struggle to read the time" through a clearer way of displaying time. The two main features that make it "easy to tell the time" are showing the time in time zones and using matching colors for the hour and minute hands and their corresponding markers. Additionally, the second hand reaching all the way to the minute track is another thoughtful detail that makes reading the time easier. The vivid and energetic red and yellow colors, the CITIZEN logo on the dial that resembles an emblem, and the bright red leather strap reminiscent of a shiny new school bag all contribute to an exciting design. While this watch is sure to delight children, it also has aspects that are unusual for a children's watch. To make it easier to read the time, the case is slightly larger than typical children's watches. The sharp, well-defined surfaces give a somewhat edgy impression for a children's watch, but the clean, uncluttered design nicely balances the cuteness of the dial. The simple yet charming and easy-to-read Arabic numerals are also appealing to adults. The design shows a commitment to quality, never compromising just because it's for children, while always staying close to their needs.

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Origins to Future

On the occasion of CITIZEN’s 100th anniversary, CITIZEN designers themselves set out to explore what makes 'CITIZEN Design' unique. By studying past models and consolidating the insights gained, they articulated these as 'design sources.' This project, which spanned about five years and included objective analysis by external advisors, is introduced here.