2025

B612-Explorer One Square Inch of Curiosity

Entrant

Donghua University

Category

Conceptual Design - Children

Client's Name

manqing Yang

Country / Region

China

Tamagotchi is a handheld digital pet created by Akihiro Yokoi of WiZ and Aki Maita of Bandai in Japan. Released in 1996, it became an iconic toy of the 1990s and early 2000s. The name combines the Japanese word "tamago" (egg) with the English word "watch," reflecting its egg-shaped design and interactive gameplay.Players are tasked with caring for their virtual pet, including feeding, cleaning, playing, and disciplining it. The pet grows and evolves based on the care it receives, introducing children and adults alike to responsibility and nurturing in a fun and accessible way.