Inspires active play with a plush pedometer monkey, an app-connected space suit, and reward-based exploration.
The Process
01 Research & Concept
Grounded the idea in the nurturing-play category, studying proven successes like Tamagotchi, Furby, and Hatchimals to shape a positioning story around care, responsibility, and connection.
02 Character & Digital Design
Explored color and personality options for the monkey mascot, then moved into Illustrator to design the biome-themed app screens and the packaging die-line.
03 Prototyping & Fabrication
Brought the character off the screen: 3D-printed the space-suit shell, hand-sewed the plush body, and checked the physical prototype against the in-progress app design.
