Project Aqua

Adobe's first creative app for kids. I joined before it had a name and designed the core experience from scratch. Free on iOS.

Role Founding Designer
Company Adobe
Year 2024
4.8★ App Store Rating
375k+ Creations
First Kids Product at Adobe
2024 Launch

No Menus

Traditional navigation felt too adult in testing. We used an island map instead. Kids explore rather than browse.

But for Kids

Adobe's design system wasn't built for 6-year-olds. We adapted it: larger touch targets

Doesn't Replace

Generative tools turn kids' drawings into clay

Delight Over Features

Short attention spans. Jellyfish disco loading screens. Animated confetti. Characters that wave back.

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