Kids and Messes: Why Chaos Leads to Creativity



Make-A-Messterpiece was conceived by Gigunda Group, a marketing agency, and is sponsored by Bounty and its parent company, Procter and Gamble. Founder Ryan FitzSimons says, “Bounty has always been known for cleaning up messes. At Make-A-Messterpiece, it also inspires them.” 


In this creative studio, both kids and the sponsor are learning. Peer through the fake, friendly trees and around the bubble machines, and you’ll see the “Bounty” paper towel logo throughout the studio, along with plenty of paper towels within reach. As a sponsor, Bounty can study how its products are being used, test new products, and keep a steady stream of mess makers well within reach for marketing purposes. This blend of fun, learning, and branding research is a clean solution to a messy problem, all around.

By Kate Silver for Parents.com

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This was a delightful article! It is true that children need the outlet of being creative. It's one of best ways for them and others to discover who they are. Awesome! I just wish they had a place like this for the adults to go to play and be creative.
I was always a messy kid and am still a messy adult. I guess that's why I have such a strong love of the arts!
Adults need to make messes too! Is there a grown up Make-A-Messterpiece?!
I thought this was great until I read that it was sponsored by Bounty. Now it just feels cheapened.
This is supercool. I can't stand it when parents won't let their kids get messy--especially in the name of art!
It feels good to write.

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