Tag: PlaySpaceDesign
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What is the Heart of STEM in Spaces for Play?
By Nathan Schleicher, Founder of Mischief & Wilde A mentor once told me that the heart of STEM isn’t just about science, technology, engineering, or math—it’s about inquiry. It’s about process. It’s about curiosity. In other words, it’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being deeply invested in the questions. And what better classroom…
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Art You Can Play With…
When aesthetic beauty meets the invitation to play, something extraordinary happens—it sparks connection, fuels creativity, and brings communities together. It creates joy.
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From Feelings to Forms: Engaging Communities’ Creativity
“HOW do you know it’s fun? What does it FEEL like?” I challenged a group of students and teachers, steering them beyond their usual thoughts about their playground structure favorites. When the conversation shifted to feelings…
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Why Sustainability Drives My Design Choices
When I first began my career as an industrial designer, I specialized in exhibit design for trade shows and museums. It was an exciting and dynamic field, but I was shocked to learn that the exhibit industry is the second-largest producer of waste, trailing only the construction industry. Due to the temporary nature of exhibitions,…