FINDING CULTURES
I want to share with you, my Thesis, which explores the important role of Graphic Design in educational games for kids aged 5 to 7.
Turns out, kids these days are losing touch with learning about other cultures. You know, with so much technology and videos everywhere, traditions are being forgotten. But all is not lost: educational games and books are like a bridge between children and all that history and cultural diversity.
My idea is to use construction games, like building blocks, to get kids hooked on world cultures again. And this is where graphic design comes in to save the day.
A bunch of experts (psychologists, teachers, designers, writers, illustrators) agree that good illustrations make learning much more fun.
They not only help kids distinguish sizes and colors but also make it easier for them to understand what they're reading.
And what do I want to achieve with this? Well, look:
Figure out what's most important for learning about other countries.
Take a look at existing educational games to see what works and what doesn't.
Create a graphic concept that's the bomb, with illustrations that really grab you.
Make a prototype of the game that highlights all the designs.
Of course, we need to keep a few things in mind:
The illustrations should be simple but represent each culture well.
Use cool materials, like sturdy wooden blocks and eye-popping colors.
Make sure the game is easy to handle for little hands.
Choose colors that convey what we want and look great.
All of this takes time, from research to having the prototype ready to present.
But was worth it, because in the end, graphic design doesn't just make things look pretty, it also teaches and connects children with the world. Just like magic!
