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Moodo: Award-Winning Emotional Intelligence App for Children Launches on Tablets

Moodo, developed by designers Aishwarya Suresh and Jaylon Tellis, is a groundbreaking app aimed at fostering emotional intelligence in children aged five to eight. Inspired by the designers' personal experiences and research into childhood emotional development, Moodo offers a playful, interactive platform where kids can identify and express their feelings with the help of a friendly robot guide. The app leverages a unique slider interface, enabling children to explore both core emotions and their subtle variations, making complex emotional concepts accessible and engaging.

Unlike traditional tools that focus on parental observation, Moodo puts emotional learning directly into the hands of children. Through dynamic backgrounds and personalized dialogues powered by conversational AI, the app mirrors the child's mood and provides coping strategies tailored to their specific feelings. Children can describe the situations behind their emotions, track their progress with weekly recaps, and build a foundation for lifelong emotional wellness-all within a safe, supportive digital environment.

The development of Moodo followed a rigorous design thinking process, including user research, wireframing, and iterative testing with young users. Insights from a usability study with children informed key adjustments, resulting in a simplified, child-approved interface. The app's innovative approach to emotional education has been recognized with the Iron A' Design Award in Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design for 2025, underscoring its value as a practical, well-designed tool that meets industry standards while making a positive impact on children's lives.

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