GoodBoys
UX and interaction design development, 2018
GoodBoys is a concept for an educational VR game encouraging kids to be observant and attentive when approaching unfamiliar dogs. Through interactive play, kids learn valuable tools for safely assessing and responding to the body language of dogs in different contexts. GoodBoys provides a goal-oriented framework for understanding the physical signs of fear in dogs, determining appropriate behavior, and providing positive reinforcement. This project was executed in collaboration with Ricardo Hernandez-Perez.
Start Screen: Selecting dog size and initiating level
As they complete challenges, users progress through subsequent levels of the game. Levels increase in complexity, with the addition of multiple dogs and mixed body language signaling.
Challenge: observe
As they move closer to the dog, users are prompted to evaluate key body language signals that indicate the emotional state of the dog.
Mini Game: matching the physical with the emotional
If the dog's emotion gauge meter crosses the anxious threshold, players are guided through a mini game in which they match key physical traits with the emotion they're conveying.
Better luck next time!
The round ends if the dog becomes anxious and begins to bark. Players are gently reminded to be extra observant on the next try.
