What We Do

We design and build clinically-informed digital games, apps, and interactive systems for clinics, families, researchers, and innovators.

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Develop Games & Apps

Play-based digital experiences designed to support cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skill development, without sacrificing fun. Our designs blend therapeutic principles with engaging visuals and customizable mechanics.

Our games and apps are built to engage players, while supporting real-world skill carryover across home, school, and clinical environments.

The outcome is really something. Don’t believe us? Go on, have a turn.

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Create Digital Clinical Tools

Practical tools that support assessment, therapeutic activities, home programming, and everyday clinical workflows.

  • Therapy planning and tracking tools

  • Digital supports for home programs

  • Data-informed insights (without overload)

  • Tools designed with clinician workflows in mind

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Build Assistive & Accessible Interfaces

Customizable systems designed to reduce barriers and support different ways of interacting.

We know that accessibility isn’t an add on. It is at the forefront of design and drives how experiences are built.

  • Alternative input and interaction methods

  • Sensory and cognitive load adjustments

  • Inclusive UX design from the ground up

  • Support for diverse communication styles

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Inclusive Digital Design Review

We review games, apps, prototypes, and digital learning tools through an occupational therapy, accessibility, and child-development lens. Our reviews help teams identify barriers, reduce cognitive and sensory load, and create more inclusive, engaging digital experiences.

Review specifics are based on client need, but can include:

  • Accessibility review

  • Cognitive load review

  • Sensory design review

  • Child-friendly UX feedback

  • Motor and interaction considerations

  • Practical recommendations for improvement

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Playful Accessibility Workshops

We deliver practical workshops that help teams understand accessibility, digital play, and inclusive design through a real-world occupational therapy and game design lens.

Our workshops are designed for therapists, educators, developers, researchers, and digital product teams who want to create more inclusive, usable, and meaningful experiences.

Workshop topics include:

  • Inclusive Design 101 for Children’s Digital Products

  • Cognitive Accessibility in Games and Apps

  • Using Digital Games as Therapy Tools

  • Designing With, Not For: Co-design and Child-Centered Play

  • Beyond Screen Time: Digital Play With Purpose

Have something else in mind? That’s okay, just reach out!

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Custom Collaborations

We partner with clinics, schools, researchers, therapy teams, education teams, and digital product teams to design playful tools, games, and interactive systems grounded in real-world needs.

Collaboration services are client-specific, but can include:

  • Digital therapy tools

  • Learning games

  • Research prototypes

  • Interactive clinical resources

  • Accessible app or game concepts

  • Prototype planning

  • Development collaboration

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Who We Work With

Our work supports a wide range of partners and players:

  • Clinics and private practices

  • Schools and educators

  • Researchers and universities

  • Families and individuals

  • Product and innovation teams

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‍Have questions or ideas?
Drop us a line below, we’d love to hear from you!