Kid Made Modern Australia - Creative Art Supplies and Crayon Sets for Children
Kid Made Modern is an American arts and crafts brand founded in 2010 by designer Todd Oldham and Susan Spiegel Sokoloff. The brand produces art supplies, craft kits and creative tools designed for children with an emphasis on modern, attractive aesthetics that appeal to both children and parents. Kid Made Modern products are designed to look as appealing as they are functional - the packaging and product design reflect Todd Oldham's graphic design background. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Kid Made Modern, stocking the gem crayon range and art sets. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
The Kid Made Modern range at Peekaboo Baby focuses on crayon and gem art products. Browse Kid Made Modern in the arts and crafts category at Peekaboo Baby.
Kid Made Modern product range
The Kid Made Modern Crayon Gem ($13) is an individual oversized crayon in a gem (faceted crystal) shape, designed to be both a drawing tool and a tactile art object. The Gem Jackpot Crayons set (approximately $25) includes multiple gem-shaped crayons. The gem-shaped crayon format is distinctive from standard crayon formats and appeals to children who are drawn to gem and crystal aesthetics. The faceted surface creates variable line weight as the crayon is rotated during use. Kid Made Modern products are designed with modern graphic aesthetics in mind - attractive product design alongside functional art supplies. These products suit children from approximately 3 years who are developing colouring and drawing skills.
Kid Made Modern and Todd Oldham
Kid Made Modern was co-founded by Todd Oldham, an American graphic artist and former fashion designer known for his bold use of colour and pattern. Oldham's design background is reflected in the distinctive, visually appealing packaging and product design of Kid Made Modern products. The brand aims to make arts supplies that are as attractive as the art they produce. This design philosophy distinguishes Kid Made Modern from standard stationery-store art supplies.
What to look for
Distinctive gem crayon format - The faceted gem shape is a unique crayon format that creates variable line widths and provides an interesting tactile experience compared to standard crayons.
Modern aesthetic design - Kid Made Modern packaging and product design reflect Todd Oldham's graphic design background, making products visually appealing on shelves and as gifts.
Age from 3 years - Kid Made Modern art supplies are designed from approximately 3 years when children begin colouring and drawing activities.
Gift-ready presentation - Kid Made Modern products are packaged in presentation-quality formats suitable for direct gifting at birthdays.
American design credentials - The Todd Oldham co-founder design background adds design credibility to the brand's aesthetic positioning.
Accessible price points - Individual items from $13 and sets from $25 are in an accessible gift price range for art-interested children.
Kid Made Modern at Peekaboo Baby
Kid Made Modern gem crayons make distinctive art gifts for children aged 3-10 who enjoy drawing and colouring. Compare with Galt activity packs and Melissa and Doug art supplies in the arts and crafts range at Peekaboo Baby. Browse gifts by age for age-specific recommendations.
Kid Made Modern - Frequently Asked Questions
Kid Made Modern is an American arts and crafts brand founded in 2010 by designer Todd Oldham and Susan Spiegel Sokoloff. The brand produces art supplies and craft kits with modern, attractive design aesthetics. At Peekaboo Baby, the range includes the distinctive gem-shaped crayon products.
A gem-shaped crayon is a faceted, crystal-style crayon rather than a standard cylindrical format. The faceted surfaces create different line widths as the crayon is rotated, and the visual appearance of the crayon itself is part of the product's appeal. Kid Made Modern Gem Crayons are designed to be both drawing tools and tactile art objects.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Kid Made Modern orders over $129. Products are $13-$25 each. Combining with other art supply purchases reaches the free shipping threshold. Orders dispatch from Melbourne.
Kid Made Modern art supplies are designed for children from approximately 3 years who are beginning to draw and colour. The gem crayon format is manageable for children from 3 years. Art supply sets may have higher age recommendations depending on complexity. Check individual product age recommendations at Peekaboo Baby.
Kid Made Modern crayons are designed with non-toxic, child-safe wax materials. The brand designs products to meet standard safety requirements for children's art supplies. All Kid Made Modern products at Peekaboo Baby comply with Australian toy and product safety standards. Check individual product safety information for specific certifications.
Todd Oldham is an American graphic artist and designer known for bold use of colour and pattern. He co-founded Kid Made Modern in 2010 with Susan Spiegel Sokoloff to produce art supplies reflecting his design philosophy - products that are as visually appealing as the art they create. His background includes fashion design and graphic arts, which is reflected in Kid Made Modern's distinctive product aesthetics.
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