Digital Design for Good
Nis is a cross-platform design leader with 15+ years of experience. With a PhD in Interaction Design, he translates research-driven insights into accessible digital products that promote positive outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Projects and Case Studies
MarcoPolo Learning
An interactive kindergarten preparation program for Pre-K families
Osmo
A KidScreen award-winning computer vision/speech-recognition learn-to-read program that uses real books
Biba (Sony Pictures Animation)
Augmented reality games to get children more physically active outdoors
Biba (Wildbrain/Teletubbies)
BAFTA-shortlisted kinder-focused app to promote playground exercise from an early age
Osmo
Speech-recognition powered app for discovering your child’s reading level in the Osmo Reading Adventure program
PBS Live!
Biba (PBS)
An AR-driven mobile companion for PBS’s live tour children’s show
Biba
Research-driven games that involve parents in their children’s healthy playground play
Code for Canada
On-the-ground user research and prototyping for enhancing water access in remote communities
Oridian Entertainment
A mobile, AR-driven fantasy nature hike experience for kids and families
Heartland Online Magazine
Zeros 2 Heroes
Award-winning mixed media magazine in support of teen drama, Heartland
Animism ARG
Zeros 2 Heroes
A promotional alternate reality game for the animated youth tv series, Animism
8 Leaf Digital
An online platform for educators and administers to share common core resources.
Speaking and Consultation
I’ve been fortunate during my career to be able to share my insights and experience through speaking engagements and research. But it’s always most rewarding to put that experience into action through consultation with organizations. Whenever possible, I’m always eager to help in making someone else’s great ‘design-for-good’ idea even better, and I’m proud of past collaborations with some really terrific partners.
