Category: Redesign Assn.

Review and Redesign- Toca Kitchen 2

Toca Kitchen 2 For my review and redesign I have chosen the application Toca Kitchen 2. This app has over 210,000 downloads only on the iStore and is aimed for children between 3-8 years-old. With an approximate rating of 4.3 stars, this app seems to be extremely enjoyable. The usage of the app is simple:… Read more Review and Redesign- Toca Kitchen 2

Assignment 1 - Juan Gonzalez

Description: Duolingo is a language-learning platform. Objective: Duolingo allows users to learn new languages by repetition, dividing lessons in chunks, providing a lesson sequence, and giving immediate feedback. URL: https://www.duolingo.com/ Age group: 12+ Assessment Diversity: The content is relevant to users from all racial groups. The main character is an owl, which I see as… Read more Assignment 1 - Juan Gonzalez

Assignment 1—Shelley Williamson

Stardoll   Description: Stardoll functions like an online version of paper dolls, where users can customize outfits, go shopping, and make friends within the message board community. URL: http://www.stardoll.com/ Objective: It seems as if Stardoll’s sole objective is to entice users to buy its virtual clothing, hair products, accessories, etc. Target age: 7+   Evaluation:… Read more Assignment 1—Shelley Williamson

Tech Review and Redesign: Sushi Monster

Sushi Monster iPhone app Aimed at ages 9-11, according to the app store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sushi-monster/id512651258?mt=8 Aimed at teaching rapid math facts by having the user construct sums and products from constituent numbers PDF: Marc Campasano – Assignment 1 (Sushi Monster) I looked at the iPhone app Sushi Monster by Scholastic. Sushi Monster is intended to teach addition… Read more Tech Review and Redesign: Sushi Monster

Assignment 1 Review and Redesign - Mingming Jiang

  Description: URL: http://www.vidcode.io/ Objective: get teen girls excited about coding by creating fun video and graphic effects Target age: teens   I chose to study Vidcode, an online platform that empowers teen girls to learn to code and unleash their creativity by creating music videos, motion graphics, and fun video effects. Vidcode attracted me… Read more Assignment 1 Review and Redesign - Mingming Jiang

Assignment 1

Game: Lady Popular Website: ladypopular.com Focus: Virtual world Age: Teens Description: Browser-based fashion game set in a virtual fashion world. As a user, you set up a personalized avatar and explore the fashion career path through various quests. Megan Faulk – Assignment 1

My Talking Angel

Application name: My Talking Angela Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-angela/id909351158?mt=8 Ages: 13+ (but actually most likely played by younger girls) Description of Application: The app is very similar to the tamagotchi gadget of the 1990s. You have a cat (called Angela) that you need to feed, pet, bathe, etc. The difference is that this app is more interactive… Read more My Talking Angel

GoldieBlox Review and Redesign

GoldieBlox is an engineering toy set paired with stories about a female engineer named Goldie. The founder, Debbie Sterling, launched the company in 2012 after finding a lack of good construction toys available for girls. She found that when girls played with construction toys, they typically got bored quickly and prefered make-believe activities. This motivated… Read more GoldieBlox Review and Redesign

Lisa Goochee Redesign Assignment 1: My Password Journal

My Password Journal Link I chose to redesign My Password Journal by Mattel. This product offers a small note pad encased within a pink and purple plastic electronic case that locks upon closure. It’s aimed at girls ages 6-12. It can only be opened by the owner’s voice and chosen password. The journal will record the… Read more Lisa Goochee Redesign Assignment 1: My Password Journal