Crafting rich podcast interactions with children
Year
2023
Client
EO
Role
UX researcher & designer
Context
The goal for this project was to design an engaging, intuitive website for the Geheim Agent Liz podcast, aimed at children aged 8-12. The challenge was to create a seamless interactive experience that captured the attention of young users, incorporating both a chatbot and audio elements in a way that felt natural and exciting for this age group.
Approach
I ran an iterative, user-centered design process, broken into three focused two-week sprints. I conducted hands-on testing with over 30 children, gathering insights and refining the design with each cycle.
A standout feature was the ability for children to record voice messages, which would then be played in future podcast episodes – an interaction that boosted engagement by making them feel personally connected to the story.
Results
Completed three design iterations in just six weeks
Delivered a validated, high-fidelity user journey and prototype
Captured deep user insights through interviews and observation of 30+ children
