Designing DOS TWO - a K-1 interactive bilingual children's book
Designing DOS TWO - a K-1 interactive bilingual children's book
Designing DOS TWO - a K-1 interactive bilingual children's book
Designing DOS TWO - a K-1 interactive bilingual children's book
DOS TWO followed Clarita, an Afro-Latina girl embracing her Puerto Rican roots while growing up in N.Y, inspired by our author's backgrounds. Together with a team of illustrators (Mara & Avery), animators (Helena) and coders (Juan), we aimed to turn the book into a fun, and educational resource for all Latino kids in the US.
DOS TWO followed Clarita, an Afro-Latina girl embracing her Puerto Rican roots while growing up in N.Y, inspired by our author's backgrounds. Together with a team of illustrators (Mara & Avery), animators (Helena) and coders (Juan), we aimed to turn the book into a fun, and educational resource for all Latino kids in the US.
DOS TWO followed Clarita, an Afro-Latina girl embracing her Puerto Rican roots while growing up in N.Y, inspired by our author's backgrounds. Together with a team of illustrators (Mara & Avery), animators (Helena) and coders (Juan), we aimed to turn the book into a fun, and educational resource for all Latino kids in the US.
Capstone Group
Capstone Group
Capstone Group
Capstone Group
Mara, Woody, Avery, Helena
Mara, Woody, Avery, Helena
Mara, Woody, Avery, Helena
Mara, Woody, Avery, Helena
Role
Role
Role
Role
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Tools
Tools
Tools
Tools
Figma / Adobe / Cursor
Figma / Adobe / Cursor
Figma / Adobe / Cursor
Figma / Adobe / Cursor
Date
Date
Date
Date
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Aug 2025 - May 2026
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
THE PROBLEM
Most kids' bilingual reading resources focus on grammar and vocabulary, but overlook storytelling and cultural identity — making language learning feel like a chore rather than a connection. For many Latin American kids in the U.S, this leaves them feeling disconnected from the language and unmotivated to use it.
Most kids' bilingual reading resources focus on grammar and vocabulary, but overlook storytelling and cultural identity — making language learning feel like a chore rather than a connection. For many Latin American kids in the U.S, this leaves them feeling disconnected from the language and unmotivated to use it.
Most kids' bilingual reading resources focus on grammar and vocabulary, but overlook storytelling and cultural identity — making language learning feel like a chore rather than a connection. For many Latin American kids in the U.S, this leaves them feeling disconnected from the language and unmotivated to use it.
How might we digitize a bilingual reading experience that combines storytelling and play to celebrate culture, support language learning, and help Latino children connect with their culture?
How might we digitize a bilingual reading experience that combines storytelling and play to celebrate culture, support language learning, and help Latino children connect with their culture?
THE BOOK
THE BOOK
THE BOOK
THE BOOK
Let's take a sneak peek into the three features of Dos Two Interactive
Let's take a sneak peek into the three features of Dos Two Interactive
Let's take a sneak peek into the three features of Dos Two Interactive
Integrated animations and audio
Integrated animations and audio
Integrated animations and audio
Every page includes animations kids can tap and explore, creating an interactive reading experience. This sparks curiosity, keeps attention longer, and supports deeper comprehension through visual play.
Every page includes animations kids can tap and explore, creating an interactive reading experience. This sparks curiosity, keeps attention longer, and supports deeper comprehension through visual play.
Every page includes animations kids can tap and explore, creating an interactive reading experience. This sparks curiosity, keeps attention longer, and supports deeper comprehension through visual play.
Every page includes animations kids can tap and explore, creating an interactive reading experience. This sparks curiosity, keeps attention longer, and supports deeper comprehension through visual play.
Comprehension quizzes in both languages
Short quizzes are embedded throughout the story to reinforce understanding of vocabulary and plot. Available in both languages, they encourage reflection, language switching, and cultural connection.
Comprehension quizzes in both languages
Short quizzes are embedded throughout the story to reinforce understanding of vocabulary and plot. Available in both languages, they encourage reflection, language switching, and cultural connection.
A bilingual glossary page
A bilingual glossary page
A bilingual glossary page
The book provides a list of key vocabulary from the story in both English and Spanish, complete with audio pronunciation and simple definitions. It’s a quick-access tool kids can tap anytime to review, listen, and reinforce what they’ve learned.
The book provides a list of key vocabulary from the story in both English and Spanish, complete with audio pronunciation and simple definitions. It’s a quick-access tool kids can tap anytime to review, listen, and reinforce what they’ve learned.
The book provides a list of key vocabulary from the story in both English and Spanish, complete with audio pronunciation and simple definitions. It’s a quick-access tool kids can tap anytime to review, listen, and reinforce what they’ve learned.
The book provides a list of key vocabulary from the story in both English and Spanish, complete with audio pronunciation and simple definitions. It’s a quick-access tool kids can tap anytime to review, listen, and reinforce what they’ve learned.
Comprehension quizzes in both languages
Short quizzes are embedded throughout the story to reinforce understanding of vocabulary and plot. Available in both languages, they encourage reflection, language switching, and cultural connection.
Short quizzes are embedded throughout the story to reinforce understanding of vocabulary and plot. Available in both languages, they encourage reflection, language switching, and cultural connection.
THE GAMES
THE GAMES
THE GAMES
THE GAMES
After reading the book, K–1 students can play up to three games designed to strengthen their English–Spanish vocabulary using words from the manuscript.
After reading the book kids can play up to three games to strengthen their English–Spanish vocabulary
After reading, kids can play up to three games to strengthen their English–Spanish vocabulary using words from the story
Game 1: Memory Cards
Match English and Spanish word pairs to strengthen vocabulary and language recall.
Match English and Spanish word pairs to strengthen vocabulary and language recall.
Game 2: Word Crafter
Build words from story-related letters to reinforce spelling and context in both languages.
Build words from story-related letters to reinforce spelling and context in both languages.
Game 3: Match and Learn
Connect words to images from the story to boost comprehension and visual recognition.
Connect words to images from the story to boost comprehension and visual recognition.
Game 1: Memory Cards
Match English and Spanish word pairs to strengthen vocabulary and language recall.
Game 2: Word Crafter
Build words from story-related letters to reinforce spelling and context in both languages.
Game 3: Match and Learn
Connect words to images from the story to boost comprehension and visual recognition.
Game 1: Memory Cards
Match English and Spanish word pairs to strengthen vocabulary and language recall.
Game 2: Word Crafter
Build words from story-related letters to reinforce spelling and context in both languages.
Game 3: Match and Learn
Connect words to images from the story to boost comprehension and visual recognition.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
I conducted ten interviews with Spanish professors, elementary school teachers, and parents of bilingual children.
I conducted ten interviews with Spanish professors, elementary school teachers, and parents of bilingual children.
I conducted ten interviews with Spanish professors, elementary school teachers, and parents of bilingual children.
The goal is to better understand how storybooks are used at home and in the classroom. Through these conversations, we gained valuable insights into what makes a storybook engaging, educational, and effective for young bilingual learners.
The goal is to better understand how storybooks are used at home and in the classroom. Through these conversations, we gained valuable insights into what makes a storybook engaging, educational, and effective for young bilingual learners.
The goal is to better understand how storybooks are used at home and in the classroom. Through these conversations, we gained valuable insights into what makes a storybook engaging, educational, and effective for young bilingual learners.
The goal is to better understand how storybooks are used at home and in the classroom. Through these conversations, we gained valuable insights into what makes a storybook engaging, educational, and effective for young bilingual learners.
Fin and Professor Michelle Young Brown discussing bilingual education
Avery interviewing one of the bilingual teachers at a local primary school
Our team visited the Hipocampo bookstore to talk to the author
Fin interviewing his cousin who has kids fluent in English and Vietnamese
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
From extensive qualitative and desk research, I realized the keys to make a storybook both educational and joyful for kids are
From extensive qualitative and desk research, I realized the keys to make a storybook both educational and joyful for kids are
Hover over the cards to see user interviews' quotes.
Hover over the cards to see user interviews' quotes.
Hover over the cards to see user interviews' quotes.
The Importance of Visuals and Interactivity
The Importance of Visuals and Interactivity
The Importance of Visuals and Interactivity
Cultural Relevance and Family Connection
Cultural Relevance and Family Connection
Cultural Relevance and Family Connection
Bite-Sized Content
Bite-Sized Content
Audio Repitition
Audio Repitition
Games and Quizzes
Games and Quizzes
Bite-Sized Content
Bite-Sized Content
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions
Games and Quizzes
Games and Quizzes
LOW-FIDELITY PROTOTYPING
LOW-FIDELITY PROTOTYPING
LOW-FIDELITY PROTOTYPING
LOW-FIDELITY PROTOTYPING
The first concept focused on building a simple, interactive reading experience that celebrates the story of our main character to pitch to our professors.
The first concept focused on building a simple, interactive reading experience that celebrates the story of our main character to pitch to our professors.
The first concept focused on building a simple, interactive reading experience that celebrates the story of our main character to pitch to our professors.
I explored different digital book layouts — from full-screen designs to placing the illustration inside a virtual book frame.
I explored different digital book layouts — from full-screen designs to placing the illustration inside a virtual book frame.
I explored different digital book layouts — from full-screen designs to placing the illustration inside a virtual book frame.
I explored different digital book layouts — from full-screen designs to placing the illustration inside a virtual book frame.
User research also highlighted the value of gamification. Just like a teacher reviewing story vocabulary with students, I reimagined this interaction through playful games that connect English and Spanish text. From left to right, I explored a card-matching game where kids pair English and Spanish words, a word-builder game using terms from the manuscript, and a picture-to-word matching game.
User research also highlighted the value of gamification. Just like a teacher reviewing story vocabulary with students, I reimagined this interaction through playful games that connect English and Spanish text. From left to right, I explored a card-matching game where kids pair English and Spanish words, a word-builder game using terms from the manuscript, and a picture-to-word matching game.
User research also highlighted the value of gamification. Just like a teacher reviewing story vocabulary with students, I reimagined this interaction through playful games that connect English and Spanish text. From left to right, I explored a card-matching game where kids pair English and Spanish words, a word-builder game using terms from the manuscript, and a picture-to-word matching game.
User research also highlighted the value of gamification. Just like a teacher reviewing story vocabulary with students, I reimagined this interaction through playful games that connect English and Spanish text. From left to right, I explored a card-matching game where kids pair English and Spanish words, a word-builder game using terms from the manuscript, and a picture-to-word matching game.
From our interview with Professor Michelle Young Brown, we learned that understanding a child’s dominant language is key. If a child is stronger in English, it’s more effective to read the English text first, followed by the Spanish text. To support this, I included a language preference question in the onboarding flow.
From our interview with Professor Michelle Young Brown, we learned that understanding a child’s dominant language is key. If a child is stronger in English, it’s more effective to read the English text first, followed by the Spanish text. To support this, I included a language preference question in the onboarding flow.
From our interview with Professor Michelle Young Brown, we learned that understanding a child’s dominant language is key. If a child is stronger in English, it’s more effective to read the English text first, followed by the Spanish text. To support this, I included a language preference question in the onboarding flow.
From our interview with Professor Michelle Young Brown, we learned that understanding a child’s dominant language is key. If a child is stronger in English, it’s more effective to read the English text first, followed by the Spanish text. To support this, I included a language preference question in the onboarding flow.
SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN
SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN
SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN
SOUND RECORDING AND DESIGN
Unlike adults, kindergartners rely heavily on sound repetition and audio-based interactions to stay engaged digitally.
Unlike adults, kindergartners rely heavily on sound repetition and audio-based interactions to stay engaged digitally.
Unlike adults, kindergartners rely heavily on sound repetition and audio-based interactions to stay engaged digitally.
To support this, I led a studio session with our voice actress, Adryana, and sound producers to record the finalized manuscript and design interactive audio feedback for children.
To support this, I led a studio session with our voice actress, Adryana, and sound producers to record the finalized manuscript and design interactive audio feedback for children.
To support this, I led a studio session with our voice actress, Adryana, and sound producers to record the finalized manuscript and design interactive audio feedback for children.
To support this, I led a studio session with our voice actress, Adryana, and sound producers to record the finalized manuscript and design interactive audio feedback for children.
USER TESTING
USER TESTING
USER TESTING
USER TESTING
We then visited two first-grade classrooms at a bilingual school to test our concept with kids. Our goal was to observe how they interacted with the prototype, gather feedback, and assess its effectiveness.
We then visited two first-grade classrooms at a bilingual school to test our concept with kids. Our goal was to observe how they interacted with the prototype, gather feedback, and assess its effectiveness.
We then visited two first-grade classrooms at a bilingual school to test our concept with kids. Our goal was to observe how they interacted with the prototype, gather feedback, and assess its effectiveness.
I played the role of Dora, inviting the kids to help me click through the story and answer questions along the way.
I played the role of Dora, inviting the kids to help me click through the story and answer questions.
I played the role of Dora, inviting the kids to help me click through the story and answer questions.
I played the role of Dora, inviting the kids to help me click through the story and answer questions along the way.
TESTING FEEDBACK
TESTING FEEDBACK
TESTING FEEDBACK
TESTING FEEDBACK
Teachers and kids appreciated the interactive animations, side-by-side bilingual textboxes, comprehension quizzes and games.
Teachers and kids appreciated the interactive animations, side-by-side bilingual textboxes, comprehension quizzes and games.
Teachers and kids appreciated the interactive animations, side-by-side bilingual textboxes, comprehension quizzes and games.
Here are some of the feedback quotes we got from the testing:
Here are some of the feedback quotes we got from the testing:
Here are some of the feedback quotes we got from the testing:
Here are some of the feedback quotes we got from the testing:
ITERATION AND IMPROVEMENT
ITERATION AND IMPROVEMENT
ITERATION AND IMPROVEMENT
ITERATION AND IMPROVEMENT
However, there are still several requests and feedback that our team needs to resolve
However, there are still several requests and feedback that our team needs to resolve
However, there are still several requests and feedback that our team needs to resolve
For the book
For the book
For the book
I discovered that more rhymes and songs make it easier for kids to learn. Therefore, I implemented more rhymes in our manuscript with Spanish words highlighted in red and English words highlighted in blue.
I discovered that more rhymes and songs make it easier for kids to learn. Therefore, I implemented more rhymes in our manuscript with Spanish words highlighted in red and English words highlighted in blue.
I discovered that more rhymes and songs make it easier for kids to learn. Therefore, I implemented more rhymes in our manuscript with Spanish words highlighted in red and English words highlighted in blue.
I discovered that more rhymes and songs make it easier for kids to learn. Therefore, I implemented more rhymes in our manuscript with Spanish words highlighted in red and English words highlighted in blue.
Through testing, it's proven that interactive animations grasp the kids' attention and increase engagement. Therefore, Helena and I implemented more intentional and interactive animations using After Effects throughout different pages of the book.
Through testing, it's proven that interactive animations grasp the kids' attention and increase engagement. Therefore, Helena and I implemented more intentional and interactive animations using After Effects throughout different pages of the book.
Through testing, it's proven that interactive animations grasp the kids' attention and increase engagement. Therefore, Helena and I implemented more intentional and interactive animations using After Effects throughout different pages of the book.
Through testing, it's proven that interactive animations grasp the kids' attention and increase engagement. Therefore, Helena and I implemented more intentional and interactive animations using After Effects throughout different pages of the book.
When kids felt unsure about a word in the story, they needed a global destination to quickly find its pronunciation and meaning. To support this, I designed a glossary page that kids can access from anywhere.
When kids felt unsure about a word in the story, they needed a global destination to quickly find its pronunciation and meaning. To support this, I designed a glossary page that kids can access from anywhere.
When kids felt unsure about a word in the story, they needed a global destination to quickly find its pronunciation and meaning. To support this, I designed a glossary page that kids can access from anywhere.
When kids felt unsure about a word in the story, they needed a global destination to quickly find its pronunciation and meaning. To support this, I designed a glossary page that kids can access from anywhere.
During testing, teachers wanted kids to be able to save their progress and pick up where they left off later. To support this, I designed a dialog modal that appears whenever kids click to exit.
During testing, teachers wanted kids to be able to save their progress and pick up where they left off later. To support this, I designed a dialog modal that appears whenever kids click to exit.
During testing, teachers wanted kids to be able to save their progress and pick up where they left off later. To support this, I designed a dialog modal that appears whenever kids click to exit.
During testing, teachers wanted kids to be able to save their progress and pick up where they left off later. To support this, I designed a dialog modal that appears whenever kids click to exit.
Teachers emphasized the importance of reinforcing learning through context by letting kids explore words in both English and Spanish. In response, we experimented with the bilingual structure of the manuscript and designed interactive elements to support that dual-language discovery.
Teachers emphasized the importance of reinforcing learning through context by letting kids explore words in both English and Spanish. In response, we experimented with the bilingual structure of the manuscript and designed interactive elements to support that dual-language discovery.
Teachers emphasized the importance of reinforcing learning through context by letting kids explore words in both English and Spanish. In response, we experimented with the bilingual structure of the manuscript and designed interactive elements to support that dual-language discovery.
Teachers emphasized the importance of reinforcing learning through context by letting kids explore words in both English and Spanish. In response, we experimented with the bilingual structure of the manuscript and designed interactive elements to support that dual-language discovery.
For the games
For the games
Teachers mentioned the words should be displayed in all lowercase letters rather than capitalized to better align with early literacy practices for K–1 learners.
Teachers mentioned the words should be displayed in all lowercase letters rather than capitalized to better align with early literacy practices for K–1 learners.
Teachers mentioned the words should be displayed in all lowercase letters rather than capitalized to better align with early literacy practices for K–1 learners.
Teachers mentioned the words should be displayed in all lowercase letters rather than capitalized to better align with early literacy practices for K–1 learners.
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Teacher mentioned that the letter colors should serve a purpose, such as highlighting syllables, to support phonemic awareness and help kids break down and pronounce words more effectively.
Teacher mentioned that the letter colors should serve a purpose, such as highlighting syllables, to support phonemic awareness and help kids break down and pronounce words more effectively.
Teacher mentioned that the letter colors should serve a purpose, such as highlighting syllables, to support phonemic awareness and help kids break down and pronounce words more effectively.
Teacher mentioned that the letter colors should serve a purpose, such as highlighting syllables, to support phonemic awareness and help kids break down and pronounce words more effectively.
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✅
Kids also mentioned having different difficulty levels would be valuable. To be specific, including an option to choose between 6, 8, or 12 cards would make the card matching game more fun and allow kids to challenge themselves as they improve.
Kids also mentioned having different difficulty levels would be valuable. To be specific, including an option to choose between 6, 8, or 12 cards would make the card matching game more fun and allow kids to challenge themselves as they improve.
Kids also mentioned having different difficulty levels would be valuable. To be specific, including an option to choose between 6, 8, or 12 cards would make the card matching game more fun and allow kids to challenge themselves as they improve.
LEARNINGS
In this project, I learnt:
Designing for kiddos!!!
Designing for kids has been incredibly fun. The UI needs to be easy to navigate and colorful, with clear interaction feedback to keep them engaged. It introduced me to a new user group I never expected to design for, and I loved the challenge.
Leading a x-functional team
Working with illustrators, animators, and programmers, I learned how to coordinate and amplify different strengths while defining the right product features and a shared design process that supported everyone.
Vibe coding
To make prototyping feel more realistic for testing, I used Cursor and Claude to code my designs. This made it much easier to gather meaningful feedback from kids and teachers since the experience felt close to the actual product.
FINAL PRODUCT DEMO
FINAL PRODUCT DEMO
FINAL PRODUCT DEMO
Here is the final product demo
Please use the "Expand" button on the top right corner to experience the book in full-screen mode!
Here is the final product demo
LEARNINGS
In this project, I learnt:
Designing for kiddos!!!
Designing for kids has been incredibly fun. The UI needs to be easy to navigate and colorful, with clear interaction feedback to keep them engaged. It introduced me to a new user group I never expected to design for, and I loved the challenge.
Leading an x-functional team
Working with illustrators, animators, and programmers, I learned how to coordinate and amplify different strengths while defining the right product features and a shared design process that supported everyone.
Vibe coding
To make prototyping feel more realistic for testing, I used Cursor and Claude to code my designs. This made it much easier to gather meaningful feedback from kids and teachers since the experience felt close to the actual product.
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
OTHER UX PROJECTS
LEARNINGS
In this project, I learnt:
Designing for kiddos!!!
Designing for kids has been incredibly fun. The UI needs to be easy to navigate and colorful, with clear interaction feedback to keep them engaged. It introduced me to a new user group I never expected to design for, and I loved the challenge.
Leading an x-functional team
Working with illustrators, animators, and programmers, I learned how to coordinate and amplify different strengths while defining the right product features and a shared design process that supported everyone.
Vibe coding
To make prototyping feel more realistic for testing, I used Cursor and Claude to code my designs. This made it much easier to gather meaningful feedback from kids and teachers since the experience felt close to the actual product.
LEARNINGS
In this project, I learnt:
Designing for kiddos
Designing for kids has been incredibly fun. The UI needs to be easy to navigate and colorful, with clear interaction feedback to keep them engaged. It introduced me to a new user group I never expected to design for, and I loved the challenge.
Leading a x-functional team
Working with illustrators, animators, and programmers, I learned how to coordinate and amplify different strengths while defining the right product features and a shared design process that supported everyone.
Vibe coding
To make prototyping feel more realistic for testing, I used Cursor and Claude to code my designs. This made it much easier to gather meaningful feedback from kids and teachers since the experience felt close to the actual product.