Foothill High School senior Kenna Kashima would love to see herself working in a career of toy design.
She said she was inspired by the popular “Barbie” movie that was released last year, and she also admires American Girl dolls. Kashima is currently taking graphic design and art classes.
“I think it’s really cool how a toy can represent a young person’s interests or culture or background,” said Kashima, a member of Girl Scouts of Orange County Troop 881. “I really want to make that possible for the younger generation.”
Now Kashima has a valued resource to match her passion.
Girl Scouts of Orange County recently opened a STEM-focused makerspace at its Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center in Newport Beach.
Hailey Kamikawa peels off her sticker design she drew on a computer at the new Girl Scouts of Orange County makerspace in Newport Beach.
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