Safe streaming experiences for Kids

Role: Principal Product Designer / Timeline: Q1 2021 - Q2 2021

The 2020 pandemic significantly increased children's screen time, prompting us to learn and develop better solutions for parents and children.

Not all screen time is bad

Whether we like it or not, screen time is not going anywhere. It’s more about the quality of the content, the focus of the product, and being designed for their world. Also, avoid designing unhealthy UX into the app.

Other platforms weren’t designed for kids

We prioritized kids as the primary use case. It wouldn't have been built if it didn’t promote a kid-first approach.

Using proven rating methods.

Common Sense Media has a long track record of delivering trusted ratings of content all across the internet. They are using those proven methods to rate all content on the Sensical app.

Safe Streaming on TVs

An Easy, Family-Friendly Addition to Your Living Room

Sensical by Common Sense Media is a safe, kid-friendly streaming platform that offers a curated library of age-appropriate content for children. Sensical is a seamless addition to any family living room, designed to offer parents peace of mind while keeping kids engaged. It provides an intuitive and accessible TV experience that prioritizes the right content.

The TV experience for Sensical is built around simplicity and ease of use. The interface is visually appealing and child-friendly, with large, vibrant images and easy-to-navigate categories that make it simple for children to find their favorite shows, movies, and learning content. Parents can rest easy knowing that the content is handpicked for different age groups and carefully vetted to align with Common Sense Media’s trusted educational and entertainment guidelines.

What sets Sensical apart is its emphasis on safety and fun. The platform removes the worry of inappropriate content by offering a tailored, content-safe experience. It’s a space where children can explore, learn, and grow through shows that focus on age-appropriate themes without the risk of stumbling upon material that's not suited for them.

Setting up Sensical in your family living room is quick and easy. With its smooth integration across smart TVs and streaming devices, Sensical is ready to go in just a few simple steps. Once connected, kids can access their personalized content dashboard, featuring everything from animated series and documentaries to educational programs and family-friendly films. For parents, the app also provides options to manage screen time, set content restrictions, and monitor usage to ensure a balanced, enjoyable viewing experience.

Sensical is more than just a streaming service—it's a trusted companion in your living room. It helps families navigate the vast world of online entertainment while keeping children safe and entertained. With Sensical, parents and children can share worry-free viewing moments, creating a positive, educational, and fun media experience for the entire family.

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Safe Streaming on Web

Empowering Parents with Control and Insights for a Safer, Educational Experience

Sensical by Common Sense Media takes safe streaming for kids to the next level on the web by offering robust parental content management features designed to give parents peace of mind while encouraging their child’s growth and learning. The platform provides a curated library of age-appropriate content. It empowers parents to actively manage what their child is watching, track educational progress, and maintain control over their media consumption.

One of the standout features of Sensical’s web experience is its intuitive Parental Control Dashboard, where parents can easily monitor what their child is watching in real time. This dashboard provides an up-to-date feed of viewed content, allowing parents to see precisely which shows, movies and educational videos keep their children engaged. If a piece of content isn’t suitable or needs to be replaced, parents can quietly remove it from the child’s feed without causing disruptions, ensuring a continuous, positive experience.

In addition to content management, Sensical provides insightful Learning Reports that offer a detailed breakdown of the educational value of what your child has been watching. These reports help parents understand the themes, skills, and lessons learned through the platform, whether it's enhancing literacy, exploring science, or fostering creativity. This feature turns screen time into an opportunity for educational growth, providing valuable insights into your child’s development and ensuring they engage with content supporting their learning journey.

With Sensical, parents can set boundaries and personalize content choices to suit their child’s unique needs and interests. The platform makes setting viewing restrictions, managing screen time, and tailoring content recommendations based on age or educational goals easy. Whether for entertainment, enrichment, or both, Sensical helps create a balanced, safe streaming environment for kids while giving parents the tools to participate actively in their child’s media consumption.

Sensical is not just about protecting kids from inappropriate content—it's about turning streaming into a proactive, educational experience that enriches your child's life. With its powerful parental management tools and learning insights, Sensical offers an ideal balance of fun and educational value, all while keeping parents in control.

Parental Controls on Web

Parental Controls for a Tailored, Secure Experience

Sensical by Common Sense Media offers parents advanced Parental Controls to create a safe, educational streaming experience for their children. Through an intuitive Parental Control Dashboard, parents can track what their child is watching, view detailed content history, and easily remove inappropriate content without disruption.

The platform also allows parents to set age-appropriate content restrictions, ensuring that kids only access suitable material. Sensical’s Learning Reports provide insights into the educational value of the content, helping parents track their child's progress.

With these powerful tools, Sensical gives parents full control over their child's streaming experience, ensuring a safe and enriching environment for learning and fun.

Experimental Color Experience

Reworking the color pallet to help the content shine

This conceptual vision for Sensical imagines a contemporary, streamlined streaming service for children featuring a dark purple interface tailored for television use. Emphasizing simplicity and user-friendliness, the concept prioritizes offering a valuable educational streaming experience, enabling children to explore content suitable for their age. With Learning Reports to monitor growth and a carefully curated library that entertains and educates, Sensical seeks to transform how kids engage with media, ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.