Skills

Collaboration
3D Modeling
Prototyping
User Flow 
UX/UI Design 
Wireframing
Product Strategy
Design System
User Research

Tools

Project Timeline

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects 
Blender
KeyShot 10
Figma
January 2024 - April 2024 (11 weeks) 
Vrushti Desai (Product Design and Research Strategy)
Sanjhal Jain (Visual and Product Design)

Team and Roles

NOVA

Discover Nova, the ultimate portable safety device designed to keep children aged 3-8 safe and secure, offering parents peace of mind on the go.

Protecting Little Ones, Every Step

Parents face challenges in protecting children while limiting screen time, as excessive screen use disrupts attention, sleep, and learning. AI-powered, screen-free safety solutions can increase child safety by 60% and reduce parental anxiety by 45%, enabling secure monitoring and communication.

Project Overview

Our project aims to design a wearable device for children aged 3-8, coupled with a monitoring system for parents. It will offer real-time location tracking, two-way communication, and geo-fencing features for enhanced child safety. Through thorough research and iterative design, we create a user-friendly solution, ensuring peace of mind for parents and seamless integration into daily life.

Contribution

In this project, I delved into competitor analysis to understand market dynamics. I then crafted Nova's features with our target audience in mind, ensuring they addressed their specific needs. Additionally, I took charge of designing Nova's user experience from end to end, iteratively refining it based on feedback to guarantee optimal usability and satisfaction.

Problem

30%

of parents are concerned about their child's privacy being compromised due to the devices and tech they use.

71%

 of parents in the United States are concerned that their children might be spending too much time in front of screens.

49%

of parents express concern over their child’s physical safety particularly when outside of the home or when traveling.

Today's parents strive to balance protecting their children in a tech-heavy world with fostering independence and limiting screen time. Concerns over excessive screen use, exposure to inappropriate content & online safety risks have fueled a demand for solutions that offer both security and freedom for young users.

Research in developmental psychology reveals a troubling truth: early screen exposure can severely disrupt children's attention, sleep, and learning abilities. In response, a surge in demand for screen-less devices promises a solution—offering a way to monitor children that protects their developmental health while ensuring their safety.

How might we help parents monitor and communicate with their children without screens, ensuring safety and connectivity?

A revolutionary solution that replaces traditional mobile phones, offering parents peace of mind while promoting a screen-free childhood for kids. This innovative device enables seamless tracking of children and facilitates communication in emergencies, reminders, and various other scenarios, ensuring enhanced safety and connectivity in today's digital age.

Simple Steps to Set up

Structure of NOVA

Nova’s Key Features

Special mood crystals track a child’s emotions to support self-regulation.

Kids can send an SOS signal to parents in case of injury or emergency.

Kids can exchange notifications with parents for real-time updates.

Nova: Simplifying Parental Decision-Making with a Detailed Website

Landing Page

Nova, where parents can find everything they need to ensure their child's safety and your peace of mind. Discover our affordable pricing options, explore the key features that set Nova apart, read testimonials from satisfied parents, and learn about the numerous benefits our device offers for your family's well-being.

Nova’s Interaction Features

Diving into the specifics of Nova's physical design and technical capabilities. From sleek wearable devices to cutting-edge technology, explore detailed descriptions and technical specifications of each product variant, ensuring parents choose the perfect fit for their child's needs.

Parental Features

Parents can take control of their child's safety with Nova's intuitive app. They can discover the range of features that parents can enable or disable directly from their smartphones. From location tracking to setting safe zones, our app empowers you to manage Nova effortlessly and efficiently, ensuring your child's safety is always within reach.

It offers parents a comprehensive experience to aid their purchasing decision, providing reviews, features, and visual representations that allow them to understand the product's benefits and appearance.

Finale Purchase

Once parents are ready to add Nova to their family's safety toolkit, they can review the chosen device, explore packaging details, read additional reviews for confidence, and address any questions in the Q&A section before parents complete the purchase.

Before Shaping the Final Solution

Landing Page

  • Use a 360-degree interactive display where users can explore Nova's features (like geofencing and emergency alerts) with clickable animations for better engagement and understanding.

Key Insights

Checkout Page

  • Ensure the site is mobile-friendly with larger buttons, touch-responsive navigation, and fast load times, as many parents will browse and purchase on mobile.

Design Decision Drivers

Detail Features Page

  • Integrate customer reviews, testimonials, and media mentions to enhance product credibility, helping parents feel confident in Nova’s quality and reliability.

Tech Specs Page

  • Big, colorful icons on the kids’ interface, emphasizing progress (e.g., a character collecting items) to encourage usage.

  • Include a simple user interface with large, touch-friendly buttons and limited text to ensure usability for children.-

  • Added user testimonials from parents, highlighting the peace of mind Nova has provided.

  • Included media and blog reviews featured in trusted parenting or tech websites with logos or badges.

  • Added full-width hero image showcasing the Nova wearable with a "Buy Now" or "Learn More" call-to-action (CTA) prominently displayed.

  • A FAQ section addressing common concerns such as safety, battery life, and data privacy.

  • A persistent "Buy Now" button in the header with quick access to the product page.

  • Mobile-friendly menus, large CTAs, and clickable cards for product descriptions and features.

  • Ensured the mobile version retains the interactive product demo and smooth checkout experience.

Our packaging ensures every step is memorable

It is more than just a box; it's a beautifully crafted vessel that sparks excitement and anticipation, promising not just a product, but a journey filled with fulfillment and unforgettable memories for our customers.

Syncing Nova with Parent’s Devices

The primary functionalities available to parents within the app experience

Connecting Nova to the app

The users can experience seamless connectivity with the NOVA app in just two simple steps! 

Hassle-free and effortless, Nova’s streamlined process ensures reliability and peace of mind for parents.
Parents can swiftly connect with their kids through our Nova app, sending custom notifications tailored to their needs. Whether it's a reminder, a quick check-in, or a reminder for pick up, staying in touch has never been easier.

Mapping Safe Zones

Empower parents with the ability to establish safe zones for their children using the Nova app, enabling instant notifications whenever their child ventures outside these boundaries, regardless of the circumstances. 
This innovative feature provides parents with enhanced peace of mind, knowing they can closely monitor their child's safety even when they're not physically present

Receiving SOS Signals

Our product allows parents to receive SOS signals from their children during emergencies or moments of distress. This ensures parents stay connected with their child's feelings and can respond promptly to keep them safe

Customized Notification

Product Video

Step into the future of parenting with Nova, an innovative tool that enhances the development of young adults through a screen-free approach, fostering meaningful family connections and equipping them with essential life skills.