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Kaia’s Discoveries

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About

Kaia’s Discoveries is a preschool animated series built around curiosity, exploration and everyday questions. Each episode follows Kaia and her friends as they investigate how the world works, turning simple observations into moments of discovery and adventure!

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Kaia’s Discoveries

Kaia and friends Easter special
Kaia visual concept
Kaia and friends
Kaia and friends creating together

Beyond the screen

Kaia’s Discoveries was designed to go beyond the screen. The series uses animation as a starting point, inviting children to stay curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them in a fun way. Each story opens space for discovery outside the episode, encouraging learning through play, observation, and real-world interaction.

Kaia’s world across contrasting landscapes
Kaia holiday artwork
Kaia and friends among the stars

The universe

Who blows the wind in the sky? Where do clouds come from? These are just some of the questions asked by Kaia, the most curious little girl in the world! She lives in Terabyte, a world where technology and nature exist in harmony, a world where discovery is only the beginning of the adventure!

Kaia neighborhood development
Forest location design
Solar system concept
Crystal environment concept
Rocket launch style frame

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Kaia’s Discoveries

Construction

The project was initially conceived during the pandemic as a technology-driven production experiment. Over time, it evolved into a content universe focused on creating meaningful experiences for children and families, shifting its focus from production efficiency to connection with real-world learning and play.

Kaia’s Discoveries received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games to support its development. The support recognized the project’s innovative approach to preschool storytelling and real-time animation.

Zuzu house concept sheet
Kaia expression guide
Kaia character lineup
Lighting and effects development

Execution

Episodes were developed in short format, using simple situations as entry points for curiosity and exploration. Each story unfolds through observation, interaction, and cause-and-effect discovery, allowing questions raised on screen to continue through play and exploration beyond the episode.

The entire series was produced in Unreal Engine, using an optimized real-time pipeline designed to support consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

Final animation frame
Kaia production frame
Kaia night sequence

The ecosystem

Alongside the animated series, the project includes a music experience with original songs and foundations for books, educational kits, and school-oriented experiences. Each extension follows the same logic as the series: curiosity first, discovery next.

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