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Quantum Rascals: Fun with physics

Through exciting mini-games and thrilling animations, the redesign of the learning platform Quantum Rascals for University of Southern Denmark achieved getting kids excited about learning physics. This project was undertakes when working with Molamil.

Problem

The challenge of getting children excited about science is at least decades old. How do you explain difficult scientific material to kids and keep their attention long enough to unfold the marvels of modern physics?

Solution

To captivate the attention of the young audience, the exciting world of virtual blogger, Quantum Kate was unfolded into a series of minigames in the theme of various topics, within the field of physics.

The mini games unlock access to the colourful collection of articles on corresponding topics.

Deliverables & Disciplines

Digital Product Design / UI / Interaction Design / Motion Graphics Design / Mobile / Responsive Design / Art Direction

Home of mini games

Full user journey of the redesign of the Quantum Rascals educational site. The video showcases how the student unlocks the 3 minigames on front-page and gains access to the articles.

Top section of the front page of the Quantum Rascals platform.

First mini game:
Quantum Mechanics

The first mini-game lets the student explore Quantum Mechanics in a fun and engaging way.

The Quantum Mechanics section after completing the first mini-game and unlocking the article. Quantum Kate is shown interacting with the custom display typography.

Second mini game:
High Energy Physics

The second mini-game allows the student to explore High Energy Physics in a new and exciting way.

The High Energy Physics section after completing the second mini-game and unlocking the corresponding article.

Third mini game:
Cosmos

The third mini-game gives the student the opportunity to guide Quantum Kate through cosmos on her space scooter.

The Cosmos section after completing the mini-game and unlocking the article.

Article page

The article pages hold all the written content of the Quantum Rascals platform. Here the header of the Cosmos article page on desktop and mobile are shown. Filtering allows the student to only show advanced or simple articles.