This project, part of the Play Design course at school, involved creating a concept around a theme using gamification elements. My theme was drugs, with the aim of guiding teenagers/young adults safely through an XTC trip. I developed an app paired with a Tamagotchi toy to enhance the experience.

 

The concept involves two roles: the tripper, who carries the Tamagotchi toy, and the buddy, who interacts with the app. The buddy earns points by playing games and unlocking safety tips, which they can then send to the Tamagotchi. This app has an important ethical aspect. The app is not supposed to encourage drug but help educate youngsters, offering a safer way to experiment.

 

Using the Tamagotchi adds a playful touch and is more user-friendly than a phone while under the influence. Once the concept and gamification elements were finalized, I created visuals using Adobe Illustrator and made the app clickable using Adobe XD.

 

You can test the prototype yourself by clicking this link.