Designing for Kids Is Not Childs Play

Chances are youve seen it: a child glued to a tablet or smartphone, swiping fearlessly with small, sticky fingers. From airports and restaurants, to homes and even schools, mobile devices are a ubiquitous part of childhood today. Apple launched a curated Kids category in the App Store last year that already has more than 80,000 apps.

With so many apps for kids out there, you may have considered designing one yourself. How hard could designing for kids be? you might think. Well, dont let appearances deceive you. Despite their simple storylines and silly soundtracks, designing for kids is serious business. Its not just taking grown-up content and dumbing it down. In fact, there are many reasons why designing for kids is actually more difficult than designing for adults.

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