Changing Educational Experience: Designing Learning Books

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Client

Šviesa

Challenge

How to create engaging and educational learning materials?

Context of the challenge

The educational materials used in schools are outdated and fail to keep up with the changing principles of how students search for information, navigate various sources, use tools, and acquire knowledge. Despite this, educational materials remain crucial in maintaining the quality of the learning process. Recognizing this gap, Šviesa identified the need for a significant transformation of educational books to meet the evolving needs of students.

Approach

Best practice
analysis

Studied and analyzed successful practices and strategies employed by others in similar contexts or industries. This examination of best practices provided valuable insights.

Phenomenon
research

Conducted thorough research and analysis of the specific context in which the challenge was taking place. This involved studying various factors that define the learning experiences.

Stakeholder
engagement

Actively involved and engaged relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. By consulting and collaborating with community members, experts, and organizations, their perspectives, insights, and needs were incorporated into the design process.

Data
sensemaking

Thematically interpreted the data collected during research and engagement activities.

Strategic
ideation

Generated creative and strategic ideas to address the identified challenges and opportunities. This involved brainstorming, idea generation, and concept development to explore innovative solutions and approaches.

Visual language
creation

Developed a cohesive and visually appealing language and style that aligns with the context and the desired change. This included the design and creation of visual elements such as colors, typography, icons, and graphics to effectively transform the learning experiences.

Change to the context

The structure is critical

The layout of educational books significantly influences readers' perception. Careful consideration was given to the organization and arrangement of content to shape the experiences of children while engaging with the material.

Playing as style

Games can provide valuable frameworks for designing the logic and interactive elements within educational materials. Incorporating game-like elements enhanced engagement, interactivity, and the overall learning experience for children.

Agreement on principles

In the development of the visual language for educational books, it is crucial to ensure that the main principles are agreed upon by a diverse range of stakeholders. By involving and gaining consensus from educators, curriculum developers, and students, the final steps of shaping the visual language were significantly more effective. This collaborative approach helped to ensure that the visual design aligns with the needs and expectations of all parties involved.