Project: Internetopoli - A Cybersecurity Game for Kids

Internetopoli is an educational game-based platform designed to teach children the fundamentals of cybersecurity and responsible internet use. Developed as a team project at Grifo Multimedia, the platform uses the characters and world of the "Nabbovaldo" comic as a fun and relatable metaphor for the digital world.

My Role & Contributions

As a designer on the Grifo Multimedia team, I collaborated on creating an experience that was both educational and fun for a young audience. My contributions included:

• UX/UI Design for Mini-Games: I worked on the design of the interactive mini-games and quizzes, ensuring the interface was intuitive and engaging for children.

• Asset Integration: I helped prepare and integrate the charming "Nabbovaldo" comic assets into the digital platform, ensuring the visual style was consistent and appealing.

Solution & Impact

The biggest challenge was to take complex, abstract topics like phishing, privacy, and malware and make them understandable for children. Our solution was to create "Internetopoli," a virtual city where each district represents a different aspect of the internet. Players follow the character Nabbovaldo on an adventure, learning through exploration and interactive challenges.

By using the familiar characters and storytelling of a comic, the platform transforms a potentially dry subject into a captivating adventure. The final product is an effective educational tool that equips children with essential digital literacy skills in a safe and entertaining environment.