Lena Foundation

LENA, an international non-profit, brings advanced interactive language tech into classrooms to end language isolation. We were tasked with defining the next generation of their strategy, systems, and product experience.

Early childhood outcomes are shaped by everyday moments of back-and-forth interaction. Tracking conversational turns, LENA  measures child interactions and optimizes early language environments. Conversational turns as a metric is among the strongest predictors of educational and socio-emotional development, estimating a child’s reading levels, social engagement, neurodiversity, and more.

The new Talk Pedometer is housed in a redesigned, breathable vest that fits children ages 0–6. After class, devices dock to recharge and upload data, which an AI backend converts into actionable teacher insights to improve learning outcomes. Together, these elements form an integrated system that disappears into the rhythm of the classroom.