operationColossus{
Year:
2026
Client:
Undergrad Capstone
Scope:
Educational Design
Operation Colossus reimagines education as a more inclusive, visual, and motivating experience. By removing the fear of failure that often discourages learning, the kit uses electronics and comics to spark curiosity, support neurodivergent youth, and encourage meaningful cross-disciplinary learning.
How might we create motivation in learning from neurodivergent youth by combining cross disciplinary learning present in hobbies & artistic practices and tactile practices like sketching and prototyping?
Background
Neurodivergent youth have been left behind in education. They often have to more then half of Toronto’s high school youth report serious levels of psychological distress. Neurodivergent students experience twice the emotional burden their peers do.
Problem
Secondary Research
Academic research revealed systemic injustices and neurodivergent adults & youth experiences.
Neurodivergent youth have worse mental health then their peers
Classrooms aren't designed for neurodivergent minds
Neurodivergent people struggle to access support systems
Neurodivergent people are over represented in creative fields
Primary Research
Through interviews we found x main feelings that they felt during high schools.
Youth lacked autonomy and felt like their lives were predetermined
Students prioritized grades over comprehension
Students are discouraged from connecting their learning to art
Neurodivergent people are over represented in creative fields
Research
Development
Solution
Comic Book
Through interviews we found x main feelings that they felt during high schools.
Plug & Play Modules
Through interviews we found x main feelings that they felt during high schools.