Connected Families
Barnardo's
How do you deliver films for parents and children about staying safe online? So often, the results are overly scary and tense. Worse still, they can seem to blame the child, as if it were their choice to be exploited or harmed. Barnardo’s asked us to design animations, comic strips, and characters centred around engaging, recognisable situations. These were intended as conversation starters, encouraging discussions and reflections about the constant presence of technology in our lives and how it shapes the way we think and feel.
Porn, bodies and sex – the parents
Two parents discuss their worries about their son watching online porn
Character and design development
Porn, bodies and sex – the children
Following on from the previous animation, the parents’ children have mixed feelings about the addictive nature of social media and pornography.
Our message to tech
All the parents use a zoom meeting to talk directly to big tech, urging these companies to create safe and inclusive spaces for all children and young people.