25 Years of Bilibo: The Toy That Lets Imagination Lead

Design Milk | 12.11.2026 15:00
With two round eyes and a curving grin, Bilibo looks like a character waiting for its story to begin. Designed by Swiss designer Alex Hochstrasser, the sculptural shell is an open-ended toy that can become anything from a seat or boat to a helmet or drum. Twenty-five years after its 2001 debut, the toy remains remarkably unchanged, a testament to the enduring appeal of a design that leaves almost everything to the imagination.