Genius Kid app with alphabet animations and drawing activities for children

Genius Kid – Early Learning Tablet App

Interactive iPad experience that turns early literacy, numeracy, and creativity into playful adventures for preschoolers and kindergarten classrooms.

Industry: educationProject Year: 2015Client: Genius Kid

Services Provided

Experience Design
iOS Development
Learning Content Production
App Store Launch

Project Tags

Industries

EducationEducation & EdTech

Focus & Tech

EntertainmentiOS (Objective-C)SpriteKit AnimationsCore DataPHP/MySQL CMS

Overview

Genius Kid helps curious children build literacy and numeracy through games, animations, and creative exercises. We created a vibrant learning world featuring alphabet adventures, coloring activities, counting games, and shape recognition challenges.

Our Contributions

Experience Design
iOS Development
Learning Content Production
App Store Launch

Supported Devices

iPad

Development Tools / Environments

iOS (Objective-C)
SpriteKit Animations
Core Data
PHP/MySQL CMS

Implementation Details

Designed a modular lesson engine covering alphabet, numbers, shapes, and art prompts.
Developed tactile tracing mechanics with haptic feedback and vocal encouragement.
Built a CMS so educators can upload new lessons, audio tracks, and printable worksheets.
Implemented parent dashboard that tracks mastery badges, time on task, and favorite activities.

Admin Features

Lesson composer allowing educators to assemble animations, audio, and assessments without code.
Progress reports exportable for parent emails or classroom portfolios.
A/B testing tools for evaluating new games and reward loops before broad release.

The Problem

Parents and teachers wanted an engaging tablet curriculum that reinforced classroom skills without ads or distracting gimmicks. The client needed a content pipeline that educators could refresh regularly with new lessons.

The Challenge

We needed delightful animations, short-form lessons, and audio guidance suited for pre-readers, while giving adults insight into progress. Offline support was essential for classrooms with limited internet access.

The Result

The app earned a 4.8-star average rating, teachers reported stronger letter retention after four weeks, and parents praised the shareable artwork gallery and progress badges.

Key Requirements

Create an ad-free, child-safe environment aligned with early learning standards.
Support offline play with automatic syncing when Wi-Fi becomes available.
Give adults insight into learning milestones and content customization.

Results & Impact

4.8★ average App Store rating from parents and teachers.
Classrooms using Genius Kid reported 32% faster letter recognition versus control groups.
Shareable artwork gallery increased family engagement, with 65% of parents emailing creations.

Screens & Flows

Alphabet activity screen with animated characters and tracing guides — Animated alphabet journeys guide kids through tracing, phonics, and vocabulary boosts.

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