AIGA's 2013 Justified competition honors case studies that best demonstrate the value of design. We were pretty excited that Wee Society branding, created by Office, was one of the 14 chosen, and even more thrilled when we read what some of the jurors had to say about it.
These made us blush:
"Wee Society sets the bar for a vital, desirable and engaging user experience for children and parents alike ... full of imagination and delight. This is a winner, from the entrepreneurial spirit that drove the concept to its meticulous and business-savvy execution." -Valerie Casey, founder and chief executive officer, Necessary Projects
"The branding and illustration are beautiful ... I'll definitely frequent their site for all of my baby shower needs in the near future." -Jessica Hische, letterer and procrastiworker, Title Case
"I don't have children, but if I did, I'd want them to be Wee Society kids in hopes that they'd learn attention to detail and develop a sense of design savvy during play." -Josh Rubin, founder and editor in chief, Cool Hunting
"These entrepreneurial design minds invented a wonderful universe, then crafted magical portals into it through a website, apps, posters and products." -Brad Johnson, VP, executive creative director, Second Story (now part of SapientNitro)
"Inspirational. A well-thought-out plan on product development fuses with a nice balance of formal and informal design research and marketing strategies." -Clement Mok, design and business consultant, The Design Office of Clement Mok
"It is so refreshing to see good design in this consumer category, which historically has been uninspired. This sets the bar high." -Alina Wheeler, author, Designing and Brand Identity
We're thrilled that Apple has launched a Kids category in the App Store – making it easier for parents to find age-appropriate apps. They're currently featuring both Wee Alphas and Wee You-Things. (Double yay!)
Head over to Gilt today through Sunday for never-before-offered deals on Wee Society art prints and wood blocks. The sale includes a selection of Wee Society art prints from art.com, our special Wee Alphas Limited Edition Screen Print, and the Wee You-Things Blocks (a Parent's Choice Gold Award winner). It's the perfect chance to stock up on gifts for all the babies and kids (or their design-minded parents) on your list.
The fine folks over at Appysmarts, where they choose the best apps for young brains, recently reviewed the Wee You-Things. Not only did our app receive a score of 95/100, but it was also chosen as an Editor's Favorite! How wonderful is that?
Almost as wonderful as the short video the Appysmarts team made to show the app in action. Take a peek!
The Apple Store just got a little happier. The Wee You-Things app is now on display! It's an honor to be selected by Apple out of hundreds of thousands of apps.
Lamar must be Apple's favorite You-Thing. What's yours?
USA TODAY contributor and kid-tech guru Jinny Gudmundsen posed the question, "Can apps teach kids about emotions?," in her review of new apps that wrap important lessons in delightful digital media. At the top of the list was Wee You-Things, which received four shiny stars (out of four!). Here's what she had to say:
"If you have young children, this app is a great discussion-starter about how people are different and what makes each child special ... By creating a joyous environment in which to celebrate the things that make us different, this feel-good app rises to the top."
So, can apps teach kids about emotions? We say absolutely!
In totally awesome news, Wee Society is a finalist in this year's Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards in both Kids Apps and Wall Art & Room Décor. Thanks to everyone who nominated us!
Visit the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards to vote for your favorites through August 15. Until then, we'll be on pins and needles.
Just when we thought things couldn't get any more exciting than having both of our apps named "New and Noteworthy" in the App Store upon their release, the Wee You-Things app was selected as a New and Noteworthy Feature. With hundreds of thousands of apps in the App Store, we're honored to be in the spotlight.
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