Play therapy is a counselling method used to connect with children by encouraging expression through creative play in an environment in which the child may feel less inhibited. Play therapists gain valuable insight into a child’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing while in the playroom by observing how the child expresses themselves in the space created within the imagination. However, these insights are limited to sessions in which the play therapist is a direct observer of the child.
Problem:
The progress made during the play therapy session needs to continue outside of the play room. Play therapists have the knowledge, but lack the tools to securely share pertinent information with parents to understand their child’s development.
Solution:
Working collaboratively with the child, parent, and therapist, the solution combines a single platform and a physical tool to significantly enhance developmental outcomes. The platform equips parents with tailored information about their child’s specific challenges, while the physical tool helps the child regulate their nervous system during moments of dysregulation.
Conceptual Framework
Wireframes of the app interface that includes 4 key elements:
1. Tracker and description of Play Therapy stages
2. Personalised guide to manage any emotional or behavioural challenges
3. Assessment of child's emotions and behaviours
4. Play Therapy Community where parents can connect with other in their area
The Outcome
Wireframes
Earphone concept design
Prototyping earphones
Meditate with Ludo
Earphones In-situ
Branding
Ludo featured in The Annual UNSW 2022
