Idea generating for app design

During the development of the project where the original idea was consisting of design an app for kids which involves the idea of roleplay and different teams for the kids based on species in NZ.  I decided to experiment with the idea of how a possible interaction screen would look for the app.

Although after discussing with my team, I did realise I may of been jumping too far ahead with experimenting with some sketches of the visuals.  The idea behind this was to think about how the kids would be influenced and motivated by the characters in the app.  Thinking about how it would appeal to them and want them to complete and play along with the story of them being given a mission by their animal friend who wants their help to save their home.
In the meeting I also looked over one of the research books that Sheryl brought along and decided to draw some of the general shapes that birds in NZ had. Might be useful for keeping in mind when simplifying shapes in the future.

[EDIT]  Also some additional notes about doing into a direction which used the model UN as a model, giving the idea of kids being able to discuss and work together in the game.