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Helping kids who are between 4 to 6 years old that are having separation anxiety disorder (SAD) to make a deeper connection with their parents to reduce the anxiety while separating.
process map
RESEARCH
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INTRODUCE DESIGN
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SKETCH
03
CMF
04
RENDERING
05
What is Sad?
Following | Mumble | Lost | Clingy | Grumpy | Silent
A prevalent psychiatric disorder called child
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is characterized by
extreme discomfort when a child gets separated from
their primary carers.
Insecure Attachment
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Environmental factors
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Fearn of the Unknown
=
Separation anxiety disorder
kids with sAD
Peter
Age: 5
Interests: Building LEGO, loving animals, and exploring nature.
Challenge: Separation at day care.
Alice
Age: 3
Interests: Building with blocks, watching animated shows, and playing with toy cars.
Challenge: Fear a new environment.
Sterben
Age: 6
Interests: Drawing, playing with dolls, storytelling.
Challenge: Sleep disturbances without parents.
Needs: Attention, building, independence
Goals: Increase independence, be calmer when separating.
Time Spend with kids
01
Build Trust
02
Strengths Emotional Bonds
03
Enhance Independence
When children receive consistent emotional support, attention, and nurturing from their parents, they develop a stronger sense of trust and attachment. This helps them feel confident that their parents will return when they leave, reducing anxiety around
separation.
My design isn’t just for kids with separation anxiety.
It’s a game that helps kids and parents connect, understand each other in daily life and reduce or even prevent separation anxiety.
Design Direction
Encourage cooperative play and sharing
Engagement
A game could play with family or
friends to make deeper connection
Fun & Play
Can put the little character on
bagpacks when separating.
Portable
Product content
The board’s theme is a forest, symbolizing each family’s journey toward home. Start at the sign. The first to reach home wins! Pick a card, answer the question, roll the dice, and begin your adventure.
Components:
Board
Character
Magnet patch
Game cards
Dice
Sketch
Sensory
Alarm
Board Game
Scent
Rendering
Logo design
