How we think
We start small — at a child’s eye level. And from there, we build big.
We design from a place of deep observation and radical empathy.
We slow down, look closer, and design for the ways children naturally grow, move, and connect. Because when you create for the earliest years of life, you create stronger, more human-centered systems for everyone.
We have five core beliefs that shape every project
Children show us how to design.
We study how young people move through the world - curious, courageous, connected - and let their experiences guide our work.
Collaboration builds better systems.
We design alongside families, educators, leaders, and communities. The people closest to the challenge are closest to the solution.
Ideas must be lived. Not just imagined.
We test, prototype, and refine everything we make, building solutions that work beautifully in the real world, not just on paper.
Every solution exists inside a bigger system.
We think in ecosystems, not silos. Our work connects individual experience to social, ecological, and urban systems.
Value the lived and learned lens.
Well curated teams bring a mix of rigour, intuition, and lived experience to every challenge. It’s unique perspectives and collective knowledge that help us deliver the highest impact and heart-filled projects.
We are a team of strategists and designers
What we do
Designing environments that spark independence, exploration, and community from the earliest years.
Design Audits
Strategic Planning
Planning + Implementation Guides
Custom Concepts + Fabrication
Design + Build Partnerships
Play + Education
Products + Services
Helping public and private organizations better serve young children and families through research, analysis, and strategic design.
Goals and Specification Development
Competitive Analysis
Persona Development and User Research
Experience Maps, User Journeys, and User Flows
Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration
Leadership + Strategic Futures
Expanding what’s possible through research, pilot programs, and new frameworks for engagement.
Research Consulting
Program Audits + Strategic Program Design
Pilot Program Co-Development + Testing
Community + Stakeholder Engagement Frameworks
Custom Workshops + Speaking Engagements
Curated Project Teams
Scaling our capabilities through a trusted network of collaborators, allowing us to tailor each project team with specialized expertise.
Child Development Researchers
Experience Designers
Product Designers
Pedagogy Specialists
Urban and Ecological Designers
Workshop Facilitators + Stakeholder Engagement Experts