On the first-ever International Day of Play designated by the United Nations, IKEA launched its latest Play Report, highlighting the crucial role of play in children’s wellbeing. To emphasize the report’s important messages, IKEA collaborated with children to create and direct a film featuring the powerful voice of global music artist and actress, Janelle Monáe.
Janelle Monáe, an acclaimed American artist known for her groundbreaking work in music and film, lent her voice to the campaign. With ten Grammy nominations, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Children’s and Family Emmy Award, Monáe’s involvement brings significant attention to the cause.
The IKEA Play Report 2024 underscores the essential role of play in children’s lives. Conducted by Future Minds for IKEA, the study reveals:
However, socio-economic factors, time, space, and money often limit the ability to engage in play. Only 51% of children are satisfied with their playtime, and 54% of parents wish they had more time to play with their children. The home plays a vital role in facilitating play, as it is where families spend most of their time together.
The IKEA Play Report 2024 is based on comprehensive international research by Future Minds, including:
The report features contributions from experts like Emma Worolla, Playfulness Consultant; Aidan Kohn-Murphy, Founder of “Gen Z for Change”; Ting Zhang, Expert in Children, Families, and Play; Eric Baumgarten, Director at MIT Media Lab; Melissa Cash, Co-founder and CEO of Pok Pok; Allison Bryant, Head of Insights at Sesame Workshop; Yuri Suzuki, Partner at Pentagram; and Helen F. Dodd, Professor of Child Psychology.
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