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Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы by Ruihong Jiang

Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы by Ruihong Jiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Тимер бүләге in Мобиль Технологияләр, Кушымталар һәм Программа Тәэмин Дизайны Competition Category.


ТимерМобиль· 2026

Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы

by Ruihong Jiang

Client: Lumo

A' Design Award Тимер бүләге Winner in Мобиль Category

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The Design

About Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы

Lumo — дислексияле балалар өчен эшләнгән мобиль укыту кушымтасы. Кушымта арттырылган чынбарлык һәм сөйләм аша уку һәм дөрес язу күнегүләрен ясарга ярдәм итә. Балалар хикәя дөньяларын өйрәнәләр, өч үлчәмле объектларга басалар һәм объектларның исемнәрен кычкырып әйтәләр. Һәр әйтелгән сүз күнегү карточкасы буларак җыела, ә тулысынча тәмамланган җыелмалар яңа бүлекләрне ача. Типографика, контраст һәм темп когнитив йөкләмәне киметү өчен сайланган, ә төсле билгеләмәләр аерым хәрефләрне күрсәтә. Күпсенсорлы алым тавышны, сурәтне һәм мәгънәне баланың үз темпында бәйли.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Тимер бүләге

Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы – A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүчесе, бу яхшы эшләнгән иҗат җимешләреннән көтелгән профессиональ һәм сәнәгать таләпләренә җавап бирә торган яхшы дизайннарга бирелә торган абруйлы танып белү. Тимер җиңүчеләре үз авторларының зур осталыгын, югары махсуслашуын, белгечләрчә аңлавын һәм иҗади сәләтен күрсәтә. Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, практик һәм яңа иҗат җимеше булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн тармакның иң яхшы практикасын берләштерә һәм белем һәм талант белән бәйләнгән компетентлы техник үзлекләргә ия. Lumo Мәгариф мобиль кушымтасы җентеклелеге өчен хөрмәтләнә һәм дөньяны яхшырак урынга әйләндерергә булышучы тормыш сыйфатын яхшырту өчен эшләнгән.

Behind the Design

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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

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