Bubble Cargo

A game system to help relieve the symptoms of children with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) through scientifically effective breathing exercises as well as promote relationships between children and parents.

Muse Designs 2024 - Silver Winner
International Design Awards (IDA) - Honorable Mention

Overview

Challenge

For children: People with OCD, particularly students, often face social stigma and unkind treatment, which can exacerbate their symptoms and hinder their mental well-being. While gradual exposure to challenges is crucial for building resilience, maintaining a balance between progress and emotional stability can be difficult. Additionally, parents play a vital role in supporting their children by confronting and understanding their OCD behaviors, which can be emotionally taxing. Moreover, the recovery process may feel burdensome for children due to repetitive and boring training methods, especially when professional guidance is lacking, further reducing the effectiveness of rehabilitation.

Competitors: Competitors provide a relaxing and visually appealing user experience with educational value, but their offerings are often limited by insufficient personalization features and inadequate parent interaction functionalities. While free downloads enhance accessibility and attract users, the high production costs associated with maintaining quality and innovation pose a significant financial challenge.

The Solution

A game to help relieve the symptoms of children with OCD through scientifically effective breathing exercises as well as promote relationship between children and parents.  By transforming repetitive drills into playful exercises, Bubble Cargo allows children to engage in long-term therapy without realizing it.

Liyi Xu, Shurong Han, Chenwei Ye, Yijuan Li

Timeline

My Roles

Teammates

2 Months (Sep.2023 - Nov.2023)

Product Manager, Hardware Developer, Product Designer