Poly Beat
Poly Beat is a rhythm exercise toy designed for children. Geometric polygons are used to make musical rhythm visible, helping children understand notes and rhythm patterns. The toy is made of injection-moulded plastic. Children insert note blocks into discs and place four discs into a column base. A camera at the top reads the colours of the blocks, and one button plays the matching rhythmic sound. A second button switches the sound to drums, marimba, piano or guitar. Free assembly of the blocks allows children to create their own rhythms.
Poly Beat Rhythm Exercises Toy by Zhou Leijing has been selected as an exceptional example of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. Poly Beat Rhythm Exercises Toy was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design in 2024. The A' Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design recognition program that rewards excellent design of dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, plush toys, educational toys, building blocks, model kits and more.
