Personalized Story Creation: Responsive web app where children could generate animated fairytales based on the letters of their name.

 

Multi-Country, Multi-Language Rollout: Launched in China, Russia, and Indonesia with localized language support and culturally adapted content.

 

Online & Offline Integration: Enabled real-time storybook creation at EF events, with printed, bound copies provided to participants on-site.

 

Cloud-Based Performance & Privacy: Built on a secure cloud infrastructure to ensure fast access and data protection across regions.

Spellbound by Story

How EF Turned Every Child’s Name
into a Learning Adventure

Learning a new language is a journey—and for children, it begins with wonder. To spark that curiosity and connect with families around the world, Education First (EF) launched the Nametale Campaign, a digital storytelling experience that transformed every child’s name into a magical adventure.

Developed by Fugu, Nametale combined personalization, gamification, and localized storytelling to create an immersive campaign that not only delighted parents and children, but also aligned perfectly with EF’s mission to make language learning joyful and meaningful.

The Challenge

Capturing Attention
in a Crowded Digital World

In competitive international markets like China, Russia, and Indonesia, EF needed a way to:

  • Engage parents with young children exploring English education options
  • Offer an experience that felt personal, educational, and emotionally rewarding
  • Work across multiple languages and cultural contexts
  • Bridge the gap between EF’s online and offline brand experiences

The solution had to be scalable, secure, and built for emotional resonance—something that would stay on a family’s bookshelf, not just their browser.

The Idea

A Fairytale Built from
Every Name

Fugu and EF created Nametale, an interactive digital platform where children could:

  • Enter the letters of their name
  • Instantly generate a personalized animated fairytale
  • Watch their story unfold with each letter becoming a character or adventure element
  • Share the digital storybook online or print it out at EF events

The experience was designed to introduce early English vocabulary while associating learning with storytelling, creativity, and fun.

The Execution: Personalization at Scale

Nametale wasn’t just clever—it was deeply technical under the hood. The campaign included:

Multi-Language, Multi-Country Rollout

Launched across China, Russia, and Indonesia, the platform supported:

  • 3 languages, fully localized interfaces, and region-specific design
  • Adaptable story content to align with cultural norms and parental expectations in each market
  • Responsive web design for mobile-first accessibility

 

This allowed EF to deliver consistent brand messaging with local relevance.

Using name input logic and pre-designed assets, the platform generated:

  • Animated storybook pages personalized to the child’s name
  • Stories that were not just random, but thoughtfully mapped to the English alphabet
  • Instant download and share options across platforms like WeChat, VK, and WhatsApp

 

Parents could watch as their child’s name was turned into a beautifully illustrated tale—with every letter becoming a character of its own.

At EF’s promotional and recruitment events, Nametale became a live experience:

  • Families could participate on their mobile phones and kiosks.
  • Within minutes, they received a professionally printed and bound version of their child’s unique story
  • The book served as a take-home keepsake, reinforcing the EF brand long after the event ended

 

This seamless online-to-offline integration became a powerful tool in EF’s event marketing strategy.

Given the multi-region rollout, we deployed a robust cloud architecture that ensured:

  • Fast load times and low latency across all three countries
  • Secure data handling and compliance with local privacy regulations
  • Scalable backend performance during peak campaign traffic

 

This allowed the campaign to operate smoothly across continents—without compromising experience quality.

The Results

Storybooks That Sparked Conversations

The Nametale campaign didn’t just generate clicks—it created emotional engagement.

Thousands of personalized storybooks were generated and printed

Strong social sharing and word-of-mouth boosted organic reach

High dwell time and repeat visits on the platform indicated strong user interest

Most importantly, it positioned EF as a thoughtful, child-centric brand in competitive markets

Parents appreciated the personal touch, while children remembered the joy of seeing their name turned into a story. And for EF, it was a perfect way to showcase their values in action.

Conclusion

Turning Names into
Narratives

The EF Nametale Campaign is a powerful reminder that in the digital age, personalization can be magical—especially when paired with storytelling and educational purpose.

Personalized Story Creation:

Responsive web app where children could generate animated fairytales based on the letters of their name.

Multi-Country, Multi-Language Rollout:

Launched in China, Russia, and Indonesia with localized language support and culturally adapted content.

Online & Offline Integration:

Enabled real-time storybook creation at EF events, with printed, bound copies provided to participants on-site.

Cloud-Based Performance & Privacy:

Built on a secure cloud infrastructure to ensure fast access and data protection across regions.

Spellbound by Story

How EF Turned Every Child’s Name into a Learning Adventure

Learning a new language is a journey—and for children, it begins with wonder. To spark that curiosity and connect with families around the world, Education First (EF) launched the Nametale Campaign, a digital storytelling experience that transformed every child’s name into a magical adventure.

Developed by Fugu, Nametale combined personalization, gamification, and localized storytelling to create an immersive campaign that not only delighted parents and children, but also aligned perfectly with EF’s mission to make language learning joyful and meaningful.

The Challenge

Capturing Attention in a Crowded Digital World

In competitive international markets like China, Russia, and Indonesia, EF needed a way to:

  • Engage parents with young children exploring English education options
  • Offer an experience that felt personal, educational, and emotionally rewarding
  • Work across multiple languages and cultural contexts
  • Bridge the gap between EF’s online and offline brand experiences

The solution had to be scalable, secure, and built for emotional resonance—something that would stay on a family’s bookshelf, not just their browser.

The Idea

A Fairytale Built from Every Name

Fugu and EF created Nametale, an interactive digital platform where children could:

  • Enter the letters of their name
  • Instantly generate a personalized animated fairytale
  • Watch their story unfold with each letter becoming a character or adventure element
  • Share the digital storybook online or print it out at EF events

The experience was designed to introduce early English vocabulary while associating learning with storytelling, creativity, and fun.

The Execution: Personalization at Scale

Nametale wasn’t just clever—it was deeply technical under the hood. The campaign included:

Multi-Language, Multi-Country Rollout

Launched across China, Russia, and Indonesia, the platform supported:

  • 3 languages, fully localized interfaces, and region-specific design
  • Adaptable story content to align with cultural norms and parental expectations in each market
  • Responsive web design for mobile-first accessibility

This allowed EF to deliver consistent brand messaging with local relevance.

Using name input logic and pre-designed assets, the platform generated:

  • Animated storybook pages personalized to the child’s name
  • Stories that were not just random, but thoughtfully mapped to the English alphabet
  • Instant download and share options across platforms like WeChat, VK, and WhatsApp

 

Parents could watch as their child’s name was turned into a beautifully illustrated tale—with every letter becoming a character of its own.

At EF’s promotional and recruitment events, Nametale became a live experience:

  • Families could participate on their mobile phones and kiosks.
  • Within minutes, they received a professionally printed and bound version of their child’s unique story
  • The book served as a take-home keepsake, reinforcing the EF brand long after the event ended

 

This seamless online-to-offline integration became a powerful tool in EF’s event marketing strategy.

Given the multi-region rollout, we deployed a robust cloud architecture that ensured:

  • Fast load times and low latency across all three countries
  • Secure data handling and compliance with local privacy regulations
  • Scalable backend performance during peak campaign traffic

 

This allowed the campaign to operate smoothly across continents—without compromising experience quality.

The Results

Storybooks That Sparked Conversations

The Nametale campaign didn’t just generate clicks—it created emotional engagement.

Thousands of personalized storybooks were generated and printed

Strong social sharing and word-of-mouth boosted organic reach

High dwell time and repeat visits on the platform indicated strong user interest

Most importantly, it positioned EF as a thoughtful, child-centric brand in competitive markets

Parents appreciated the personal touch, while children remembered the joy of seeing their name turned into a story. And for EF, it was a perfect way to showcase their values in action.

Conclusion

Turning Names into Narratives

The EF Nametale Campaign is a powerful reminder that in the digital age, personalization can be magical—especially when paired with storytelling and educational purpose.

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