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VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners
VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners
VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners
VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners
VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners
VersaMe Starling,  | International Design Awards Winners

VersaMe Starling

Lead DesignersDan Harden
Prize(s)Silver in Children Products / Baby Products
Project LinkView
Entry Description

Starling is a science-backed wearable device that can boost brain development in young children. Research has proven that the number of words a child hears throughout the day strongly predicts future vocabulary, IQ, and emotional well-being. Starling keeps a running count of spoken words through direct verbal engagement. Pair it with the VersaMe app to set word count goals, monitor engagement progress, and set challenges. Shaped like a friendly little star, it is soft, seamless and safe, attaching to babies’ clothes via a tethered magnet. Design is good when it’s in perfect harmony with the user, and even better if its value extends into a lifelong benefit like Starling.