Master Adinkra
iPhone · iPad
Mobile App
Master Adinkra
Decode symbols. Learn proverbs. Master Akan wisdom.
About this product
Description
Master Adinkra is an interactive guide to Akan Adinkra symbols — the iconic visual language of West African wisdom, culture, and heritage. Explore over 47 traditional symbols through smart flashcards with spaced repetition, quizzes and drawing practice, multiplayer memory games, and a Design Studio for creating artwork on fabric, postcards, and posters using authentic Adinkra stamps.
What's inside
Highlights
- 47+ Adinkra symbols with meanings, proverbs & context
- Smart flashcards with spaced repetition
- Quizzes, drawing practice & multiple study modes
- Multiplayer memory game and solo challenges
- Design Studio: create with authentic Adinkra stamps
- Earn badges, streaks & shareable creations
Preview
Screenshots
Demonstration
See it in action
A short demo video is coming soon. In the meantime, browse the screenshots or preview the app directly on the App Store.
Learning outcomes
Learning objectives
- Recognize and interpret 47+ Adinkra symbols
- Connect each symbol to its Akan proverb and cultural meaning
- Practice observation and memory through matching games
- Apply symbols in original visual design work
Audience
Age recommendation
Ages 4+ — accessible for kids, rich enough for teens, adults, and designers.
Localization
Languages
For educators
Classroom-use suggestions
Introduce a unit on West African art with a symbol-of-the-day flashcard.
Have students design a personal crest using 3 Adinkra symbols and explain their meaning.
Use the multiplayer memory game as a review activity in pairs.
Print Design Studio creations for a classroom gallery walk.
Privacy
Privacy information
Data collection
The developer indicates that no data is collected from this app.
Tracking
No data is used to track you across other companies' apps or websites.
Please note
Privacy practices may vary based on features you use or your age. See the full App Privacy label on the App Store listing.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior knowledge of Akan culture?+
No — each symbol is introduced with meaning, proverb, and context.
Can I use my designs outside the app?+
Yes — creations can be saved and shared from the Design Studio.
Is multiplayer safe for kids?+
Multiplayer matches are gameplay-only; no chat is exposed to players.
Product details
File & Compatibility
- Size
- 18.2 MB
- Version
- 1.0
- Requires
- iOS 13.0+
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Publisher
- Paulette Mpouma
- Category
- Education · Entertainment
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad
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