Designing for kids. By Catalina Naranjo-Bock Published: April 2, 2012 “Many of my most rewarding and insightful research experiences have included children as co-designers in a product development process. ” I’ve dedicated a significant portion of my career to conducting user experience research using participatory design methods. Throughout my years as a UX professional, this research practice has taken many forms. in both industrial and academic settings.
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Designing for kids. I spend a lot of time buying and testing iPad apps for kids. To be more specific, I lovingly do this for a certain two-year-old girl who is currently on a very successful #OccupyiPad mission in my house.
Designing for kids. I was recently fortunate to work on interactive storybooks for preschoolers and toddlers (ages 2–5) for the iPad and Android tablet platforms. Designing for young kids requires looking at things from a child's perspective. I learned some important lessons by observing kids and reviewing applications while working on these projects. Kids are curious and eager to explore.
Designing for kids. By Catalina Naranjo-Bock Published: December 5, 2011 “Between the ages of 7 and 10 years of age, … even though their motor, physical, social, and cognitive skills are still developing, kids … focus on discovering their favorite activities, artifacts, colors, and friendships. ” I dedicated my last Designing for Children column to exploring the effective use of color and graphics in interactive applications for toddlers and preschoolers.
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