KidsPainter

Throughout the past few decades, webpages, programs and operating systems for various device types went through multiple industry trends in search for the most user-friendly graphical interface that prioritizes accessibility.

The early 2000s saw developers employ depictions of every-day objects as buttons, window margins and other visual elements, with applications such as media players resembling their real-life counterparts in the form of MP3 players or radios — a design known as skeuomorphic.

While nowadays the trend seems to favor increasingly minimalist layouts focused on straightforwardness, it can be argued that the aforementioned style can fare better with a less tech-savvy user base, with the youth being the prime candidate.

When it comes to the artistic field, parents wishing to provide their children with a greater deal of control and granularity may find good use in KidsPainter, where each button’s function is clearly illustrated without the use of labels, and their large size makes them compatible with touch-screen displays.

Apart from the usual brush types, comprehensive color palettes and automated shape creation capabilities, the app also features a number of stickers belonging to various contexts that may help young users struggling with a lack of inspiration at the start of their digital drawing session.