Designing for children’s well-being in digital play

The Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) project is a collaboration between UNICEF and The LEGO Group, and funded by The LEGO Foundation. The project maps how the design of children’s digital experiences affects their well-being, and provides guidance on informed design.

The RITEC Design Toolbox builds on the RITEC research and RITEC-8 framework of safety and security; diversity, equity and inclusion; autonomy; emotions; competence; relationships; creativity; and identities. It was developed by Shuli Gilutz, Programme Officer, Child Rights and Digital Business, and Josianne Galea Baron from the UNICEF Business Engagement and Child Rights team (UNICEF Programme Group).

From February to November 2024, I contributed to the development of the RITEC Design Toolbox through in-person and virtual co-design sessions alongside industry experts and academic researchers. The resulting toolbox offers practical guidance grounded in the RITEC-8 framework, supporting designers in embedding children’s well-being into digital play experiences.

Download the full toolbox