Thymio is a Swiss educational robot fostering understanding of robotics and programming at school and university. From simple paper accessories to innovative digital solutions, my involvement helped expand the range of resources for this versatile educational tool.
VPL 3, visual programming interface for Thymio
vpl3
Thymio can be programmed through a a visual programming interface consisting of programming blocks. VPL 3 is not only a redesign of the existing interface but it rethinks it as a new digital tool for teachers to leverage the Thymio robot in the classroom in an easy and effective way.
Programming Interface
Customizable Interface for Teachers
Example of program
Aseba code split window
Logo + credits
Block Design guidelines
Block Design guidelines
Block Design guidelines
Block Design Guidelines
Block Design Guidelines
MY ROLE & Key contributions
➜ Imagine new functionalities for teachers to customize the interface and deploy programs on the robot.
➜ Translating them into an intuitive and accessible visual programming interface for Thymio.
➜ Redesign all the existing function blocks and design new ones.
➜ Develop a full design system that allows any other designer to create both Blocks and Icons.
➜ User testing with school teachers.
➜ Implement the UI in collaboration with the software engineer.
➜ Translating them into an intuitive and accessible visual programming interface for Thymio.
➜ Redesign all the existing function blocks and design new ones.
➜ Develop a full design system that allows any other designer to create both Blocks and Icons.
➜ User testing with school teachers.
➜ Implement the UI in collaboration with the software engineer.
Other contributions
Discovery Kit (with Manon Briod)
Discovery Kit (with Manon Briod)
Logo and Packaging redesign
Brand redesign
2015 - 2020
Under the Mobots Lab (EPFL)
Under the Mobots Lab (EPFL)