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Storytelling App for Kids

Subscription-ready MVP · Kid-friendly UI/UX · AI-powered · 6 team members

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MVP

Subscription-ready MVP

AI-powered

Application

6 team

Members

Sector

Media

Timeline

2 years (ongoing)

Product type

Storytelling App for Kids

Team

6 team members

About the project

How it all started

A parent and child enjoying the storytelling app together on a tablet

The idea for the project was rooted in a powerful mission: to empower children through storytelling. Instead of passively watching content, kids would create their own adventures - discovering enchanted forests, solving mysteries with friendly characters, and taking part in imaginative worlds designed just for them.

Our client, a media company based in Hollywood, came to us with deep storytelling experience and a vision for a product with global reach. Their goal was simple but ambitious: create an emotionally engaging, safe, and magical interactive experience for children aged 3–8.

Our approach

Partnering with a team so connected to the art of storytelling was an exciting opportunity to bring our technical craft into a product with real meaning.

Our Approach

How we build this app

  • Framework

    User-centered design for early childhood

    Before writing a line of code, our product designers and UX team worked closely with the client to shape an interface tailored specifically to 3-8 year olds. This meant:

    • Large touch-friendly UI elements
    • Soft visual transitions
    • Gentle animations and sound cues
    • A “storybook” aesthetic that sparks imagination
    • Creating entertainment during load times

    Parental controls were also designed from the start, giving guardians peace of mind while letting kids explore freely.

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  • Development

    MVP-focused development for a strong start

    Once the design vision was established, we moved into engineering with an MVP-first mindset. Our goal was to deliver a fast, stable foundation capable of supporting content creation, personalization, and future scalability.

    Our work included:

    • Building the core backend in Django + FastAPI with clean architecture principles
    • Setting up cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    • Designing efficient data flows with PostgreSQL
    • Developing the mobile app in React Native + Expo, with state management via Zustand and data fetching using React Query
    • Bringing interactive story elements to life using OpenGL and Three.js

    All core features were implemented with a focus on performance, smooth rendering, and kid-friendly responsiveness.

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  • Safety

    Engineering with safety in mind

    We built a secure, ad-free environment with:

    • Controlled user profiles
    • Strict privacy boundaries
    • Safe API interactions
    • Robust testing through our QA processes

    Every step respected age-appropriate content design, minimizing friction for parents and creating a safe space for children.

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Impact & Outcome

Proud of the results

  • A solid foundation for global launch

    Infrastructure and mobile performance optimized for distribution across major app stores.

  • A scalable backend architecture

    Enabling rapid addition of new stories, characters, and interactive features without reworking the core system.

  • A roadmap-ready technical structure

    Making it easy to introduce advanced AI features down the line.

  • A production-quality product vision

    Shaped collaboratively between the client’s storytelling expertise and our technical leadership.

Scope of Work

Technology Stack & Features

01

Subscription-Based Access

Unlimited access to all stories under a simple subscription model.

02

Safe and Ad-Free Environment

No ads. No external links. No distractions. Just a safe, trusted space for learning and imagination.

03

Story Library With Popular Titles

A growing catalog of classic and original tales - with a personalized touch.

04

Interactive Story Playback

Rich animations, sound effects, and narration bring stories to life, offering a cinematic yet calming experience.

05

User Profiles With Parental Controls

Parents manage profiles, screen-time boundaries, and age-appropriate settings, ensuring kids explore safely.

06

Interactive Stories

The app utilizes AI engines to increase the personalized experience of each child.

Services

Scope of work

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Services

  • Product Design
  • Backend Development
  • Frontend Development
  • Mobile Application Development
  • UI/UX Design
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management

Technologies

  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • React Native + Expo
  • TypeScript
  • Zustand
  • React Query
  • OpenGL
  • LLM (GPT-based models)

Storytelling app shown across tablet and mobile devices

Why ULAM LABS

Why partner with us?

We don’t just take tickets and write code. We challenge assumptions, propose architectural alternatives, and own the technical outcome.

ULAM LABS engineer at work

We blend imagination with precision

Translating creative concepts into reliable, well-architected software.

We collaborate deeply

Acting as an extension of the client’s team and contributing to product strategy, not just development.

We design for delicate audiences

Crafting safe, intuitive, low-overstimulation interfaces tailored to children.

We build future-ready systems

Mobile-first, cloud-native, and prepared for global growth.

We care about the product

Communicating proactively, solving challenges early, and supporting our clients all the way to launch.

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