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Bobo Explores Light

Bobo Explores Light is an education book app for iPad that introduces children to light and light related topics.[1] It was released in September 2011. Bobo was developed by Game Collage in collaboration with journalist Bob Tedeschi, creator and author of The New York Times’ weekly App Smart column. In 2012, Bobo Explores Light won an Apple Design Award.[2][3] This app was discontinued without notice.

Bobo Explores Light
Developer(s)Game Collage
Initial releaseSeptember 12, 2011
PlatformiPad
TypeEducation Book
Websitegamecollage.com 

Features edit

The main character is a friendly, humorous robot named Bobo who helps kids learn about light. He serves as guide throughout the 21 chapters exploring light-related subjects such as lighting, bioluminescence, lasers, refraction and the human eye. Targeted for school-aged children, the app presents interactive elements, supplementary videos, articles, animations and trivia.[4][5]

Development and release edit

 
A screenshot explaining photosynthesis. Bobo, the main character, explains the principles of photosynthesis using an interactive animation.

In 2010 Tedeschi came up with the idea to write about the process of developing and publishing an app. He teamed up with app developer Juraj Hlavac and illustrator Dean MacAdam and together they developed Bobo Explores Light over a six-month period. In order to avoid preferential treatment from Apple and other journalists, Tedeschi used the pseudonym Craig Fusco.[6][7]

The app was released in September 12, 2011 for iPad, under the books category.

Recognition edit

Upon launch it was noted by Apple as iPad App of the Week, receiving positive press.[1][5][8][9] It reached first place in the US top iPad book sales in the same month.[10] In June 2012, Apple presented the 2012 Apple Design Awards at the WWDC winners selecting Bobo Explores Light as one of the iPad winners.[6][7]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Bobo Explores Light - App Store Preview". App Store.
  2. ^ "Bob Tedeschi details". Dust or Magic.
  3. ^ "TSA screeners spooked by Apple's 'futuristic artifact'". The Register. The Register. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  4. ^ Barry, Nathan (2011-10-12). "Bobo Explores Light will illuminate your iPad learning". Wired.
  5. ^ a b Healy, Christopher (2011-09-21). "Bobo Explores Light - App Review". Common Sense Media.
  6. ^ a b "N.Y. Times colonist creates app". CNN interview with Bob Tedeschi.
  7. ^ a b "Bob Tedeschi, The Story of Bobo Explores Light". Dust or Magic - 2013 Speakers.
  8. ^ Buckleitner, Warren (23 December 2011). "Best Apps for Children – End of Year Edition". The New York Times.
  9. ^ "Bobo Explores Light". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Bobo Explores Light Ranks - AppAnnie". AppAnnie.

External links edit

Official website

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