Questionnaire

[ellavGCSE]

Hi,
I am a GCSE student (Y11) and need some help in answering some questions. It is for a controlled assessment which contributes towards my Textiles GCSE, specifically the Design section, where I have been given the task of designing a child's toy or plaything. I have chosen to use toddlers as my target market and of course, mums play a massive role in a young child's life so it is here that I need your help. The questions are about your child's toys and the answers are completely anonymous, simply research to learn more about my target audience. Thank you to anyone who completes it!
Ella

Questionnaire

Does your child enjoy playing with textile-based toys? If yes, which category do they use most?
a- Educational textile books
b- Patterned playmat/ wall hanging
c- Popular character themed toy
d- They don’t often use textile-based toys

1. Where does your child’s favourite character come from?

a- Book b- TV programme c- Film Other: ……………………………………………………….. Please state the name of the character: …………………………………………………………………..

1. Which shop do you buy toys from most?

a- John Lewis b- The Early Learning Centre c- Mothercare d- Supermarket (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, etc.) Other: ……………………………………..

1. Think of your child’s favourite plaything. Which of these does it feature? (State all that apply)

a- Primary colours b- Gender specific colours (e.g. blue or a boy, pink for a girl) c- Bright colours d- Pale colours e- Educational opportunities (e.g. words, numbers, things to count or describe) f- Character based theme (e.g. Peppa Pig toy) g- Animal themed (e.g. monkey shaped)

1. What will be the next plaything you buy for your child?

a- Educational textile book b- Mobile or some form of toy which hangs on your child’s bed c- Comforting toy to sleep with d- Patterned playmat/ wall hanging e- Popular character themed toy

Hi Ella,

Can I suggest that you use a free survey site like Survey Monkey rather than put your questionnaire in your post. It would make it a lot easier for people to fill it out, and it would also do the analysis for you.

Also, there is a particular section of Mumsnet that these kinds of requests are made in:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/surveys_students_non_profits_and_start_ups

You could post there again, or ask for this post to be moved there (click on "Report this post" and then ask for it I be moved to that section).

My toddler's favourite textile based category doesn't seem to fit with question 1 - he likes stuffed animals, but the ones we have aren't based on popular book / tv / film characters.

They're just generic monkey / sheep / rabbit + a few other animals.

1. c
2. a, b & c! Thomas the Track Engine
3. No one place - I go for price and availability, so ELC, Amazon, Argos and Toys R Us in equal measure.
4. a, c & f
5. None of the above, but if I had to choose from that list, it would have to be e

You may want to consider adapting some of your questions (3 & 5 in particular) as they can be a tad restrictive.

1. C
2. B / Fire Man Sam
3. John Lewis, ELC and Amazon
4. A, C, E, F & G
5. E

Good luck with your studies.