Above are colour samples of the figure symbols, they're basically the same colour schemes as my previous samples inspired by 'bikes can save us'. However, this time i experimented with a black background which makes the turquoise even more vibrant and jump off the screen, also i believe the black background doesn't strain the eyes as much as the white one does.
I have then gone on to experiment with more colours that don't really relate to my previous research but have been suggested in group crits. A fellow graphic designer suggested that i should maybe relate the colours to the sexes, for example; blue for boys and a more coral like colour for girls as opposed to the traditional pink. I think the colour selection gives the stereotypical boy and girl colour scheme a more modern bold fresh look, and accompanied with the bold black outline that segregates colour seems to be a great partnership.