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Parent sync app

No More Gogo Gaga

JhonJhon

Designed to simpify parenting by keeping parents in sync through shared tasks, real time updates and reminders so you will never miss an important task. It’s a fun, simple way to bring order to the chaos of family life and ensure everyone is on the same page even if just for a few moments.

Solo Project

My Role

End-To-End Design

UX/UI

Branding

Tools

Figma

Illustrator

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THE CHALLENGE

Caregiver Sync Breakdown

There’s no way to sugarcoat it kids are a challenge. But an even bigger challenge is the lack of synchronization between the different caregivers. While the main caregiver knows exactly what to do and keeps track of the child’s schedule, the secondary caregivers often find themselves lost all
over again.

MY APPROACH

Everything In One Place

Create a platform dedicated solely to child care that centralizes tasks, schedules, guidance, and updates so no caregiver ever has to start from scratch again.

Make It Fun

Let’s talk dogri taking care of a child isn’t fun most of the time, and that’s exactly what needs to change. My mission is to make caregivers smile and actually enjoy what they do, even if it’s just for a few moments.

BACKGROUND

I Became A Dad At 24. Unskilled.

A few months before I started the project, I became a father myself at 24, with no experience or knowledge in taking care of a child. It happened on a day just like any other. All I had to do was keep an eye on him while he slept and my wife was out. But then he decided he was hungry completely off schedule (this was before we worked on his manners).

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A MOMENT OF HONESTY

Figuring It Out Together

At first there were some tears (this time mine). The thought that I didn’t know how to take care of my own child was a bit tough. After I pulled myself together, I remembered my dad and realized I’m not the only parent who doesn’t know how to care for their kid.

USER RESEARCH

I Had Focused Talks With

10 First time parents

For a baby up to one year old

5 Single moms

You're the real heroes

8 Non-parent caregivers

Buned-out aunties, babysitters
and unwilling grandmas

What Matters To The Users?

Clarity Above Everything

Secondary caregivers felt lost without proper guidance, highlighting how critical it is to design for clarity and reduce any chance of misinterpretation

Always In The Loop

Parents shouldn't have to chase updates with endless phone calls. A real-time feed of the child's status gives them peace of mind the moment they step out the door

Structured Communication, Not Chat

Users need structured communication that prevents misunderstandings early, with clear context, tasks, and tracking, instead of adding yet another messaging app

Make it a game

The majority find gamification important, pointing to a need for engaging, rewarding interactions that keep users motivated and coming back

THE INSIGHT

WhatsApp Is A Mess, Not A Solution

A lot of caregivers lack basic childcare knowledge and use informal group chats to fill the gap. What they actually need is a focused, distraction-free platform built specifically for caregiving. And ideally, one that doesn't feel like homework.

COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

The Gap No App Filled

Existing apps like Baby DayBook cover activity tracking but lack task assignment, gamification, or caregiver synchronization. Others handle task management but aren't designed for child care at all. JohnJohn sits at the intersection nobody else has built.

No gamification or reward system

Event-based only not task-focused

Smooth multi-device sync

Custom reminders

Free and easy to use

Not tailored for baby care

No built in chat between users

Advanced task management

Smart reminders with recurrence

Gamification

“Boss mode” assign tasks to others

Baby DayBook

No dashboard

No task assignment or delegation

No gamification or reward system

Specifically designed for baby care

Full activity history

Shared access for caregivers

A MOMENT OF HONESTY #2

When Avoidance Leads To Insight

At that point in the project, I’d hit burnout and couldn’t even look at it. I’d do anything to avoid it, even rewatching Deadpool for the hundredth time. Then it clicked: Liam Neeson is a terrible dad, I mean, she gets kidnapped three times. That’s the kind of caregiver we’re trying not to be

JHONJHON CHARACTERS

Leveling Up As A Parent

So what if we created a character system from the worst dad to the best characters that make you
feel like you're leveling up as a parent. A character that reflects your status and shows it off to
the community.

So what if we created a character system from the worst dad to the best characters that make you feel like you're leveling up as a parent. A character that reflects your status and shows it off to the community.

In ascending order from left to right

JHONJHON BADGES

Milestones Make Users Stay

Characters build connection but milestones make users come back. To keep motivation high, I added a badge system that rewards progress and turns every small win into a reason to return

PRIMARY CAREGIVER

Tasks, Alerts, Full Control

Task oversight and real-time updates on the child's status, with the ability to assign tasks including an urgent task option that immediately alerts the current caregiver.

SECONDARY CAREGIVERS

Guidance And Feedback

Clear and detailed guidance from the primary caregiver, along with feedback input and photo upload for monitoring and oversight.

THE GAMIFICATION ASPECT

Make Tasks, Earn Rewards, Be Awosome

Taking care of a child is motivation in itself but for those who need extra encouragement, I created characters and badges that can be collected by completing various tasks.