Women in Science , but hoped that boys would like it too. Some of the program elements that appeal to girl were intentional. Others may have been influenced by the preponderance of women on the design team.
Girls seem to prefer some story-based or narrative element, either explicit or implicit.
Scientists are presented as real people with families, hobbies, and childhoods. The program puts a diverse human face on science. The simple interface builds user confidence to interact with technology. The navigation is menu and not map-based, as navigation by girls tends to be based on reference points rather than spatial orientation. These can be distracting and irritating for girls.