This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. For more information, please see our cookie policy.

Always active

smartfridgeboost
storybots

Storybots

emmy

We helped JibJab launched StoryBots in a 6-month timeline. The app houses over 200 videos, books, interactive activies and games. It was nominated for Emmy in the Outstanding Interactive Media category.

Video On Demand PlatformMobile DevelopmentE-commerce Solutions
6 months

Time taken to launch the platform

For Kids 4 and Up

Tailored educational content for children aged 4 and above

Emmy Nomination

Nominated for Outstanding Interactive Media

Creating a Digital Library for Children

JibJab Studios sought to create a rich digital library for children, offering videos, books, and interactive activities. The challenge was to build this platform within a tight six-month timeline while ensuring a seamless user experience.

Storybots Screenshot 1

Interactive Learning

Storybots offers a unique interactive learning experience for children, allowing them to engage with educational content in a fun and personalized way.

Project Objectives

  1. Rapid Development:

    • Launch the StoryBots platform within six months, offering a comprehensive library of digital content.

  2. Interactive Features:

    • Develop innovative interactive games that allow children to see their personalized avatars in custom-built videos.

  3. Seamless User Experience:

    • Ensure offline support and low latency playback for a smooth user experience.

Solution

Technology Architecture

  • Platform Development: Synctree developed the StoryBots platform using React and React Native, creating custom components to ensure seamless offline and low latency playback support.

  • Interactive Features: The platform included innovative interactive games, allowing children to see their personalized avatars in custom-built videos.

Storybots Screenshot 2

Seamless User Experience

The platform ensures a seamless user experience with offline support and low latency playback, making it accessible and enjoyable for children.

Execution and Implementation

  • Agile Development: Synctree adopted an agile development process, ensuring the platform was built, tested, and iterated upon quickly.

  • Post-Launch Support: Synctree provided ongoing support and training to the JibJab team, helping to manage the platform effectively.

I'd like to offer a sincere Thank You to Synctree for everything you've done...and I'd use you again in a heartbeat!

Travlin McCormack

CTO, JibJab Studios

Results and Impact

  • Successful Launch: The platform was launched within the six-month timeline, offering a rich digital library of content.

  • Industry Recognition: The platform’s success was highlighted by an Emmy nomination and its eventual acquisition by Netflix.

Technologies

React

React

NodeJS

NodeJS

Apple Pay

Apple Pay

Android Pay

Android Pay

AWS

AWS