Live project proof
Kayden's World
Interactive Sensory Play for Toddlers. A safe, full-screen sensory playground where every tap, click, and keypress creates magical visual effects and sounds. 6 themed modes designed for little hands.
Problem
Young children need safe, immediate, low-friction sensory interaction without ads, accounts, or complex navigation.
Architecture
- Full-screen interaction loop listens for taps, clicks, and keypresses.
- Canvas and Web Audio effects generate immediate audiovisual feedback.
- Mode-based design keeps the app simple while supporting varied sensory play.
Evidence
- Live app: https://kaydens-world.netlify.app
- Live hosted toddler-safe sensory app.
- Six interactive modes with sound and visual feedback.
- Demonstrates accessible interaction design for non-reading users.
Tradeoffs
- Prioritizes immediacy and safety over complex progression systems.
- Avoids data collection and monetization mechanics by design.
Outcome
A working family-focused product that proves Mark can design for edge audiences, not just technical users.
Stack
- React
- TypeScript
- Canvas API
- Web Audio API
- Vite