I will be designing a digital interactive device that encourages children to save energy. The children of today are our future and teaching them about energy conservation early is a good way to prevent our world from the harm that is currently occurring due to excess energy consumption. I will be designing a digital device with an interface that is easily navigated by children. On a handheld, portable, touch screen device, children have the opportunity to create their own “Little Lightbulb Friend”. The appearance of their friend can be customized, with the choice of different eyes, mouths and shoes to cater to all children’s needs and aesthetic preferences. This customization will encourage a personal bond between the user and the character and this will aid the successfulness of the application further in the process. The child can care for their light bulb by saving energy in their household to keep it healthy and bright. If energy is being wasted at all, the light bulb will become dimmer and prompt the user with visual and sound alerts asking them to somehow conserve the energy in order to replenish their little friend’s energy. Instead of telling the user what to do, they have to figure it out themselves, making it more of a game and creating a learning environment for the child. Once the power consumption has decreased again and the light bulb has been replenished the child is offered a reward for their efforts. This comes in the form of a new accessory for their friend, example; sunglasses, and eventually the child can unlock new and exciting things for their little light bulb friend! The device and interface will be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate for children.
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