Pulau Matematika

Problem

Many elementary students in Indonesia struggle to understand mathematics. For children aged 7-9, Piaget’s theory of cognitive development suggests that abstract concepts can be difficult to grasp. The project therefore needed to create a fun, engaging educational environment for early learners.

Approach

We created Pulau Matematika, a game-based iOS learning experience for students in grades 1-3. The app presents learning activities in a playful island world with friendly characters, colourful visual assets, and interactive tasks designed to make early math concepts feel more concrete and approachable.

As the iOS Developer, I implemented the app in Swift using UIKit and Storyboards. I built the interactive gameplay, integrated audio through AVFoundation, and used gesture and device-motion interactions to make activities more engaging.

Experience design

The flow combines a welcoming onboarding sequence with a colourful island setting and clear visual prompts, helping young learners focus on one playful task at a time.

Interaction details

Drag interactions let children move objects directly within the game world.

Device-motion interactions add another tactile, game-like way to progress through activities.

Outcome

Pulau Matematika was delivered as a functional iOS educational game prototype that combines foundational mathematics learning with playful interaction, animation, sound, and a child-friendly visual experience.

Responsibilities

• Developed the native iOS application in Swift using UIKit and Storyboards.
• Built interactive gameplay and learning activities.
• Implemented gesture-based and motion-based interactions.
• Integrated sound effects and audio feedback with AVFoundation.
• Collaborated with the project manager and designers to translate the game’s visual assets and learning flow into the app.