“David is very patient and has great communication. He is an appropriately skilled freelance Unity developer who understood our project goals from the beginning and worked with us diligently throughout our slow-burn design process. I am pleased that we chose David to develop version 2.0 of our Vocab Builder. Thanks David!”
Vocab Builder Language App System
A shared Unity system for The Language Conservancy, bringing language data through an API into nine mini-games to create apps for different language communities.
- Educational
- Mobile
- Reusable Game Systems
- Timeline
- Est. 6 Months
- Team Size
- Est. 3
- Role
- Design & Development
- Status
- Released
Vocab Builder is a reusable language learning app system developed for The Language Conservancy. It gives the organisation a shared technical foundation for turning its language research and vocabulary data into games for different communities.
The system uses one Unity repository. An API key brings in the relevant language data, which then populates nine shared mini-games. Language content is separate from gameplay code, so further language apps can reuse the same game systems.
Published examples include Rincon Luiseño Vocab Builder for Luiseño and Kehkimin Vocab Builder for Wolastoqey. Each is a separate app populated with its own language material, built from the shared repository.
The Language Conservancy provides the linguistic expertise and cultural guidance. We designed and developed the games and the integration that turns that content into playable learning. Read the Vocab Builder case study for the architecture behind the system.
Our Contributions
Educational Game Design
Designed and developed nine individual mini-games that educate and entertain players while reinforcing endangered languages.
API Language Data Integration
Used an API key to retrieve the relevant language data and populate the games, allowing different language apps to share one repository and gameplay foundation.
Legacy App Replacement
Replaced an old and outdated app with a new commercially appealing product, integrating sourced graphics from external sources.
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