The Tico Timer App Helps Children Develop a Sense of Time
Michael Hemsworth — January 17, 2014 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & ticotimer
Teaching the concept of time to a young child can be something of a difficult task, which is where the Tico Timer app looks to visually stimulate youth to learn how it works. A countdown app that can be used for everything from brushing teeth to eating dinner, the Tico Timer app features original sounds and a system that utilizes a variety of shapes to show children the connection between shifting images and the passing of time.
Created by Ricardo Fonseca, the Tico Timer app features a chromatic color scheme that helps stimulate in itself, but the functionality of the app makes it a wonder to interact with. A great way to dictate the passage of time in any number of different scenarios, the Tico Timer app could potentially keep little ones visually stimulated just long enough to keep them from scurrying away.
Created by Ricardo Fonseca, the Tico Timer app features a chromatic color scheme that helps stimulate in itself, but the functionality of the app makes it a wonder to interact with. A great way to dictate the passage of time in any number of different scenarios, the Tico Timer app could potentially keep little ones visually stimulated just long enough to keep them from scurrying away.
Trend Themes
1. Visual Learning Timers - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing more visually stimulating and interactive educational tools for children.
2. Multifunctional Countdown Apps - There is potential to expand on the functionality of countdown apps to make them useful in a wide range of scenarios such as exercise and work productivity.
3. Interactive Educational Tools - Developers can create more interactive apps that use sounds and shapes to teach children about a range of concepts beyond just time.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Technology - Companies in this industry can expand their product line to create more visually interactive educational tools for children.
2. App Development - Developers can create and innovate on existing countdown apps to expand their functionality and make them useful in a range of scenarios.
3. Childcare Services - Childcare centers and providers can incorporate visually stimulating tools like Tico Timer into their daily routines as part of educational activities.
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