GOM, founded by Gizem Aytaç in 2015 with the theme "No One Should Be Left Without Knowing Geometry," received design and trademark registration from the Turkish Patent Institute and operates in the field of educational technologies.
GOM, which stands for Geometric Object Model, is an educational tool that aims to teach mathematics, design, and art disciplines together through gamification. GOM consists of modular circles that can be folded to form squares, chords, and triangles. This design toy, which allows for the creation of three-dimensional forms by gluing, appeals to everyone aged 6 and up who believes in the power of play. With its modular structure that allows for the design of an infinite number of masses, GOM develops children's imagination and design perception, while also helping them improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, three-dimensional thinking, and teamwork.
GOM, which received the Design Turkey “Outstanding Design” award in 2017, came second in the ’Design Yiwu“ category at the China Academy of Arts DIA awards in 2018. Gizem Aytaç, the creator of GOM, also received the Facebook and Vogue Turkey ”Women Entrepreneurs’ awards in 2018.
The product, which has been used as an educational tool in mathematics classes by Koç High School for 3 years, shares its content with schools through seminars and instructor training, while promoting the "learning by doing" principle, which easily adapts to new teaching methods.
It contains 30 modules, 5 colors of cardboard, and a total of 90 circular pieces. The paper used does not contain harmful dyes for children. Moreover, it is 100% biodegradable. Gizem Aytaç, who organizes mobile GOMYAP Workshops in schools and museums, has taught GOM to nearly 4000 children in 72 different locations across 9 cities so far. The classic GOMYAP Workshop lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate 30 children aged 5-12 playing together. These free workshops, which also include children with hyperactivity and atypical autism, adopt the principle of playing together without discrimination based on gender, religion, language, race, or intelligence.
