Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe by Ruihong Jiang

Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe by Ruihong Jiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Theicneòlasan, Aplacaidean agus Bathar-bog Fòn-làimhe Competition Category.

IarannFòn-làimhe· 2026

Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe

by Ruihong Jiang

Client: Lumo

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Fòn-làimhe Category

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The Design

About Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe

'S e aplacaid ionnsachaidh air fòn-làimhe a th' ann an Lumo a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson clann le dioslecsia. Bidh an aplacaid a' toirt taic do chleachdadh leughaidh is litreachaidh tro fhìorachd leasaichte agus cainnt. Bidh clann a' rannsachadh shaoghalan sgeulachd, a' bualadh air nithean trì-thaobhach, agus ag ràdh ainmean nan nithean a-mach. Thèid gach facal a chanar a chruinneachadh mar chairt cleachdaidh, agus fosglaidh seataichean coileanta caibideilean ùra. Chaidh clò-ghrafachd, iomsgaradh, agus astar a thaghadh gus eallach inntinneil a lùghdachadh, agus bidh soillseachaidhean dathte a' comharrachadh litrichean sònraichte. Bidh an dòigh-obrach ioma-mhothachail a' ceangal fuaim, ìomhaigh, agus ciall aig ruitheam a rèir astar an neach fhèin.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Lumo Aplacaid Foghlaim air Fòn-làimhe airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Lumo is a mobile language app that helps children with dyslexia improve reading and spelling through an immersive, multi sensory experience. Using augmented reality, children explore story worlds, tap 3D objects, and say words aloud to collect practice cards. As cards are gathered, new chapters unlock, encouraging progress. Voice interaction with Lumo builds confidence, turning language learning into a magical, self-paced journey.
Dimensions & Packaging: Lumo is a concept mobile learning application for children with dyslexia, integrating augmented reality interaction, speech recognition, and multi-sensory visual feedback to support reading and spelling development. Designed for AR-capable smartphones, the system combines embodied word discovery, phonetic spelling exercises, and adaptive reward progression. Interface typography, contrast, and pacing are optimized to reduce cognitive load and enhance comprehension.
Tags: Dyslexia, educational app, app, interface design, user experience, education, inclusive, children
Production Technology: Digitally made, softwares and app including Figma, liblib, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Procreate.
Design Challenge: A primary challenge was identifying a typographic and visual language suitable for children with dyslexia. Extensive review of dyslexia-friendly reading research informed decisions on letter clarity, spacing, and contrast. Another challenge involved balancing engagement and cognitive comfort: 2D styles risked low immersion, while highly stylized 3D could cause overstimulation. The final restrained 3D system achieves emotional warmth, clarity, and sustained attention without visual overload.
Research: This applied design research investigates how multi-sensory AR interaction and visual emphasis on specific letters in words can can support reading acquisition for children with dyslexia. We have done extensive literature review. We have also done interaction prototyping so we can AB test and comparing visual style systems. Results indicated that the typeface Lumo is currently using facilitates reading for dyslexia people, 3d visual interface style also improved engagement and concentration. Colored highlights behind specific letters reduced cognitive load.
Inspiration: Lumo was designed for neurodiverse children, especially those with dyslexia who struggle with text-heavy reading apps. It reduces cognitive overload by combining spoken interaction, tactile AR exploration, and visual reinforcement to support memory and phonetic recognition. Through immersive 3D storytelling, children tap lifelike objects and speak their names, turning vocabulary learning into an intuitive, engaging experience.
Project Duration: The Lumo project was conceived in 2025 and developed through iterative design, prototyping, and testing from March to June 2025. Research, interaction design, and visual development were conducted remotely in the United States with international consultation. The project culminated in a functional mobile prototype and presentation materials prepared for academic, professional, and exhibition contexts in 2025.
Operation Flow: Lumo guides children through interactive story worlds using augmented reality. By tapping familiar 3D objects and speaking their names aloud, users connect sound, image, and meaning in a single action. Collected word cards enable review and unlock new chapters, creating clear learning milestones. This multi-sensory flow reduces reading pressure, strengthens memory and pronunciation, and supports confident, self-paced language development.
Team Members: Ruihong Jiang