The Adolescent Kit for Expression and Innovation is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help humanitarian and development organizations support children (ages 10-18yr) affected by conflict, disasters and humanitarian crisis. To date, the Adolescent Kit is in use in 21 countries throughout the world and has positively impacted the lives of over a million children.
In addition to my role as the lead product designer, I was also the acting design coordinator. As the design coordinator, I lead a coordinated effort between UNICEF HQ, UNICEF country offices, UNICEF Supply Division, implementing partners, technical experts, consultants, a graphic design firm, translators, a video production firm, funders, as well as global manufacturers and suppliers in the design, development and launch of the Adolescent Kit.
The Adolescent Kit is quite extensive - consisting of many resources designed for a number of stakeholders. In order to get a real sense of its scale, please visit www.adolescentkit.org
The Constellation of players who came together to develop the Adolescent Kit:
A Visual Map of the Development of the Adolescent Kit:
Toward a finalized kit:
Worked with London based graphic designers to develop icon set such as these Key Competencies (part of the instructional resources for facilitators)
Inspiration Cards (a resource for facilitators in the field). Look and feel carried throughout all print assets.
Integrating graphic design assets with physical designs: Activity Guide Cards unfold and can be attached to Facilitator's tablet for easy reference.
A language-independent tool to communicate feelings during an emergency. Disabilities experts recommended dimensional restraints for adolescents with dexterity challenges; as well as a high contrast design for those with visual impairments. Note: Black and yellow provide the best contrast but is expensive to print in low resource environments.
Energizer Cards (a resource for facilitators in the field)
Multiple touchpoints for learning: Screenshot of assembly instructional video. Videos were included on usb key in the kit.
Working wit local vendors: Assembling prototype kits for shipment into the field. Much thought and research went into deciding what supplies should be included.
A visit to UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen.
