Meet Buddy, the viral device helping kids (and parents) with routines
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Dezain Radar summary
Buddy is a dedicated hardware device designed to gamify daily routines for children through a simple touchscreen interface. The product uses basic animations and a reward system to encourage autonomy in tasks like brushing teeth or getting dressed without the addictive loops found in smartphones.
Why this matters
This highlights a trend toward 'calm' hardware design that uses minimal UI and focused interactions to solve specific behavioral problems without contributing to screen addiction.
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