Yesterday was International LEGO Day. Just reading the word LEGO sparks a sense of inner joy, doesn’t it? That’s not accidental. Science shows that play activates neurotransmitters like dopamine (pleasure and reward) and serotonin (mood regulation). In other words: play literally makes us feel better.

But play does more than bring joy.

It’s fertile ground for innovation.

That innovative mindset often starts young. On the Guinness World Records website for kids, you’ll find the story of “Hand Solo” – David Aguilar, who built his own prosthetic arm with LEGO at the age of nine. A powerful reminder of what curiosity, imagination and play can unlock.

👉 Source: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/hall-of-fame/david-aguilar-first-functional-lego-prosthetic-arm

💡 Want to try this yourself?

If you’re looking to boost your creativity, check out the book written by someone who literally turned play into a dream job: Alec Posta, a Master LEGO Builder at a LEGOLAND Discovery Center. The book offers daily playful challenges designed to stretch your creative muscles.

Play isn’t one-size-fits-all. According to the National Institute for Play, there are eight different play personalities. So… which kind of player are you?

👉 https://nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/

🧱 What’s your LEGO story?

When was the last time you played with those brightly coloured bricks?

Mine? A long-standing longing for the Yellow Submarine LEGO set – well known among Beatles fans and, admittedly, people who qualify for senior discounts in movie theatres 😉

As a graphic design student, I watched Yellow Submarine in class. The visuals were bold, the story whimsical, and the message timeless. Made on a tiny budget and time pressure, the film is a heartfelt tribute to creativity. It reminds us not to let beauty – music, imagination, connection – be taken away. It’s about teaming up to create change. Let creativity overrule sadness. Let music beat violence.

In 2026, that message feels more relevant than ever.

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