Cupcake Digital

In my role as Senior Content Designer & Creative App Producer at Cupcake Digital, I created children’s digital storybook and gaming experiences, collaborating with important children’s book publishers, as well TV and film production companies (Sony, DreamWorks, Fox, and many more).

Apps I spearheaded consistently became the company’s best performers, achieving scores of “Top 10” iTunes and Amazon app store rankings.

Cupcake Digital is known for its ability to take relatable, well-loved icons of childhood and transform them into apps that engage young minds. -iPad Kids

APPS

Here’s a sampling of my library of over 35 deluxe storybook apps, many having won awards by prestigious app reviewers like Parent’s Choice and Cynopsis Kids! Imagination awards.

DREAMWORKS

How to Train Your Dragon 2:
The Deluxe Storybook App

REVIEW, Parents Choice:

Those who enjoyed the movie plot and want to revisit their favorite characters, especially younger readers, will doubtless reread the book countless times….The images, screen captures from the film, are high resolution and appear very rich on a good tablet, and the narration is appropriately-paced, with the read-along text highlighting the current word at each moment.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Parents Choice Funstuff Award

REVIEW, Tech With Kids

Snoopy's All Star Football is a fabulous way to introduce children to one the most beloved comic brands. This new story stays true to the classic Charlie Brown milieu and serves as a great introduction to the comics and TV specials.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: 2014 Cynopsis Kids Imagination Awards Nominee

Snoopy All Star Football

PEANUTS INTERNATIONAL

SONY

Hotel Transylvania 2 Official Storybook App

REVIEW, Best Apps for Kids

“Though still packed with thrills and chills, this storybook adaption of the PG-rated movie gives younger fans an approachable intro to the big screen. The straight-from-the-movie voices and scenes are fantastically eerie. The monsters, even the adults with poor decision-making skills, are somehow lovable, except for the evil Bela.” Common Sense Media, 2015

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Best Apps for Kids Selection

RREVIEW, Children's Technology Review:

Even kids too young for the movie can enjoy the app version.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Award

Rio 1 & 2, Official App for the Movie

20TH CENTURY FOX

PEANUTS INTERNATIONAL

The Peanuts Movie Storybook App

REVIEW, Common Sense Media:

This introduction to the PEANUTS gang features characters that look just like they do in the film, excellent narration, and fun coloring pages….The strongest selling point is its message: You don't have to do great things to be a winner. Instead, it's all about who you are.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards Nominee

REVIEW, Best Apps for Kids

Excellent Rating (4.5 out of 5 stars): From the different color pages to the wealth of recipes kids can make with Max and Ruby, this app will have kids coming back to it again and again to see what they can make.

Max & Ruby Bunny Bake Off

NELVANA

OPEN ROAD FILMS

REVIEW, Children’s Teachers With Apps:

The Nut Job (The Official App for the Movie) is a magnificent Storybook app and if it is any indication of how the movie will fare, it will be a HUGE hit!

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice Award

The Nut Job Official App

REVIEW, Appysmarts

“I highly recommend this Strawberry Shortcake app to parents of little girls, and for all the Strawberry Shortcake fans, it’s a must-have!” Real Kids Apps” Appysmarts 2012

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards Winner

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best Friends

AMERICAN GREETINGS

JIM HENSON COMPANY

Fraggle Rock: Fraggle Friends Forever!

REVIEW, Jim Henson Company:

“Cupcake Digital’s ability to translate beloved Fraggle Rock stories from the 80’s into state-of-the-art interactive stories will be loved by fans of all ages.” Melissa Segal, Executive Vice President, The Jim Henson Company

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Parents’ Choice Recommended App Award

REVIEW, Parents Choice

“We liked the story, illustrations and animations, funny characters, sounds, and sound background—nice variety of activities, easy operation, good reading options, the ‘Just a Book’ mode, and the overall quality of the app

AWARDS / RECOGNITION: Parents Choice Funstuff Award

Wubbzy’s The Night Before Christmas

BOLDER MEDIA

DREAMWORKS

REVIEW, iPad Kids:

VeggieTales: It’s a Very Merry Larry Christmas is an app with as much content as there are words in the title! Cupcake Digital is known for its ability to take relatable, well-loved icons of childhood and transform them into apps that engage young minds.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION:

“Top 10” app on iTunes and Amazon app stores

Featured app on iTunes

VeggieTales

REVIEW, Common Sense Media

The tutorial is clear and well-paced….Kids not only practice setting an analog clock but also get a sense of how to interpret the meaning of different times of day. As a bonus, the Smurfs' meals are full of yummy, healthy foods.