About a year ago I got an email from @jamesruben. After leading product at HQ Trivia, he had an idea for how to use the magic of interactive video to reimagine what screen time could be for kids.
Here are some behind-the-scenes moments from making @playhellosaurus:
HELLOSAURUS is here! Incredibly engaging, interactive, and educational, Hellosaurus puts kids ages 2 to 8 in their favorite shows. With just one borrow, you can access the Hellosaurus app for 7 days with your #LAPL card. hoopla.app.link/CRWRpFg2Qqb
It’s a dino-sized deal for interactive video platform #Hellosaurus. The New York-based company announced Tuesday that it’s poised to be acquired by edtech software publisher Brilliant Worldwide. ow.ly/yi1V50LXMym
7/ I'm so proud of the culture that naturally developed around the brand: From kid drawings of the Hellosaurus dino to an internal culture of celebrating each employee's work-iversary with a custom dino of their own...
The brand is filled with love 💛
6/ Along with the product experience, I also had the opportunity to help define the brand from the ground up, including our beloved Dino character.
Using Figma prototyping, the Hellosaurus dino is designed to encourage playful interactivity.
2/ Being the Founding Designer of Hellosaurus has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Having the opp. to design playful learning experiences for my kids (& 70k others) has been the most rewarding highlight of my career.
My girls have literally grown up with Hellosaurus. 🥹
7/ As we continue our mission to revolutionize learning and play through interactive video, we could not envision a better partner for Hellosaurus than @brilliantorg.
5/ …a child’s enjoyment, engagement, and learning comprehension over traditional passive video.
I am so proud of everything our Hellosaurus team has accomplished and the impact we’ve made on kids and families around the world.
2/ The Hellosaurus mobile apps for kids 2-8 years old will continue to be available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and the Hellosaurus Creator Studio – our suite of proprietary no-code interactive video tools – will now be incorporated into Brilliant’s products,…
1/ I am thrilled to announce that @playhellosaurus has been acquired by @brilliantorg, a leader in interactive digital education! 🦖🎉🧠Together, Hellosaurus and Brilliant will continue to deliver best-in-class interactive learning and play experiences to 12 million users.
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We are thrilled to announce that Hellosaurus has been acquired by @brilliantorg, a leader in interactive digital education! Together, Hellosaurus and Brilliant will continue to deliver best-in-class interactive learning and play experiences to 12 million users.