QWEPUZZLE
A children’s game that brings the fun to learning.
Qwepuzzle is a board game that aims to teach children from ages 3-6 daily skills and to enhance their school education in a fun way.
I decided to use character design to attract children to the game.
Sketches.
I experimented with character design for my children’s game. I wanted them to be fun and interesting to children of ages 3-6 to keep them entertained. So, I gained some feedback from children of that age and found which ones they liked the most. The characters below are my final designs based on this feedback.
Blender Character Designs.
After choosing my final character designs I created 3D Blender designs of them to make them come to life. I created catchy names for the characters: Lenny, Lotty, Lorry and Larry.
Card Design.
Each section is based on a character that focusses on a different topic. Lenny is focussed on communication, kindness and presentation which is inclusive for children with disabilities, Lotty is focussed on maths, Lorry is focussed on chores and at home life and Larry is based on safety. When the child gets a question right they will pick up a puzzle piece, when they get a question wrong they have to put a puzzle piece back. Once the child has completed the full puzzle they scan in a QR code.
Website.
After the child scans in the QR code, it will take them to a web page to order a mini figurine of that character.
Packaging .
To make my game more exciting for a child aged 3-6 years, I decided to match the packaging to the characters. Having the different sections will make it easier for a child to decide which topic/character they want to start the game with.
Box Design.
To attract the right demographic I used bright, bold but simple colours so they would be familiar and attract the right attention. Letting the buyer know what they will expect once they open and play the game on the packaging is important so they won’t be disappointed if it’s something they were not expecting.
Instructions.
The instructions are the first element a user will read and they explain how the game works and lets them know that it is best played supervised by an adult.
Delivery.
I decided to 3D print my character figurines to see how they would look if a child were to order them. I think the outcome went well and they fulfilled my expectations.