GUARDIAN - Is a comprehensive parental control app
TEAM
Individual
DURATION
May 2022-Sep 2022
ROLE
Product Designer
Tool
Figma
Overview
GUARDIAN is a parental control app fostering a secure online environment through real-time monitoring of game chats, empowering children with rewards for responsible gaming, and delivering instant threat alerts to parents.
Problem
The problem is the growing risk of children encountering online threats, including predatory behavior, while gaming due to a lack of effective monitoring and communication tools for parents, potentially leading to their unawareness and children's vulnerability.
~3 Hours
Daily average time spent playing games
3B Gamers
Across the world
30%
of gamers are underage
Solution
An app that employs advanced chat monitoring and threat detection algorithms to analyze real-time game chats. It fosters open communication between parents and children while providing children with incentives for responsible gaming, creating a safe and educational online environment within games.
The system detects the danger in real time
MAIL
And immediately sends notifications to the parents on the cell phone and email on the computer
mobile
User Research
In order to better understand the needs and frustrations of the user, I used both interviews and questionnaires. Initially, I sent Google surveys to 50 potential Parents users.
User research reveals a demand among parents for effective online safety solutions with a specific emphasis on monitoring gaming activities.
Parent use Parental controls apps
Aware of the dangers that exist in the online world
Parent would like to have a more careful and conscious control of your child's online environment
User Personas
MOTHER of 3 Children (12,15,17)
User Persona: Naama Dvir
Age: 44
Occupation: Team Lead Design
Gender: Female
Location: TEL AVIV
Needs: Knowing that her children's environment is safe in the world of online games
Pain points:
Her three children are on social networks and online games. She returns late from work and is unaware of what happens in her children's online games when she is not there.
1
Naama Receives an Alert
At work, Naama gets a Guardian app alert regarding her son's inappropriate conversation in Fortnite.
She taps the notification to investigate the issue further.
2
Naama Reviews the Alert
Inside the Guardian app, Naama sees the problematic Fortnite chat messages. The app highlights the concerning content, giving her a clear picture.
3
Naama Takes Preventive Action
Concerned, Naama contacts her son, discussing online harassment and safety. She considers reporting the issue to the game's moderation team for a safer gaming environment.
Competitive Analysis
GUARDIAN excels by seamlessly integrating parental control features with specialized monitoring of online games and chat environments. This unique combination sets it apart from conventional parental control apps that lack a gaming focus, making it an all-in-one solution for safeguarding children in the digital world.
User Flow
GUARDIAN's user flow involves parents setting up profiles, monitoring chats, communicating, customizing settings, and accessing reports. Children engage in rewarding challenges, interact in monitored chats, and learn about online safety.
Wireframes
UI Design
Selected game-
Fortnite
LOG OUT
CHAT
VIEW
ALERTS
In this frame, parents can instantly identify the current game being played and take actions such as pausing the game or reviewing chat content.
App Overview
This frame provides crucial information about every app the child uses, aiding parents in understanding and managing their child's digital activities.
Games
Main Frame
PUBG
Useability : 0.3h Per Day
Violence Level : 24%
Age : 8-99
Online : Yes
In this frame, parents can access comprehensive details about each game, enabling informed decisions regarding their children's gaming choices.
