Bringing politics to life for the next generation
An interactive classroom experience designed to build political confidence and curiosity.
Product Design
Education
Prototyping
User Research
Packaging
Adobe Suite
Setting the scene
Most UK schools teach PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), but because the subject is non-statutory, teachers receive little training and have no standardised curriculum to follow. Politics is one of the most challenging areas for them to deliver; it’s complex, sensitive, and often feels disconnected from the lives of young people.
The Political Toolbox was designed as a practical, ready-to-use classroom kit that makes politics tangible, engaging and fun for students aged 15–18. Through role-play, debate and a mock election, students build their own political parties, craft manifestos, and vote using a ballot box that forms from the packaging itself.
My role
Designer & Researcher
Responsible for research, concept development, prototyping, user testing, graphic layout, packaging design and final presentation.
I conducted research into PSHE delivery, created teacher/student/parent personas, benchmarked existing educational tools, designed all printed materials, and iterated prototypes to ensure clarity, inclusivity and classroom practicality.
How I contributed
- Designed and iterated physical prototypes for the toolkit.
- Conducted user testing with peers and teachers to refine style, format, and usability.
- Developed personas to ensure the product worked for students, teachers, and parents.
- Created visuals, icons, and layout for clarity and engagement.
- Planned the transition from physical to digital formats for broader reach.
What I delivered
- A complete physical classroom toolkit covering materials, activities, and lesson structure
- Packaging designed to transform into a working ballot box
- A visual identity and colour system tailored for accessibility and neutrality
- Multiple prototypes tested with peers to validate layout, tone and usability
Why it matters
Politics can feel abstract, inaccessible, or intimidating; especially when taught by teachers with little training or confidence in the topic. The toolkit had to work for mixed abilities, varied teaching styles, tight lesson times, and diverse learning environments. Through research, early prototypes and user testing, the design focused on clarity, neutrality, and accessibility. The result is a kit that makes political literacy feel hands-on, structured and genuinely enjoyable.
A system that supports teachers, not burdens them
The redesigned interface distilled complex machine states into simple, readable visuals, helping operators understand status and risks at a glance.
Accessible, engaging materials for every student
Bold colours, clear layouts, and simplified explanations make complex political ideas digestible, encouraging participation from students who wouldn’t normally engage.
A democratic experience brought to life
The packaging converts into a ballot box, turning the classroom into a polling station and giving students a memorable, tactile understanding of how elections work.
From concept to classroom
The Political Toolbox gives students a structured way to explore politics through doing, not just reading. It encourages critical thinking, debate, collaboration and real-world participation, all while reducing pressure on teachers who may lack subject expertise. A supplied CD allows schools to reprint materials indefinitely, making the toolkit scalable, sustainable and cost-effective.
Seeing it in action
A showcase of the brand and website redesign in action.
What’s next?
The concept should being expanded into a digital version, enabling faster distribution, lower production costs and broader reach. A digital platform could allow the same structure to be adapted into other complex PSHE topics; giving schools a complete series of ready-made, interactive learning experiences. The idea of simplfity one topic into
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Bringing politics to life for the next generation
An interactive classroom experience designed to build political confidence and curiosity.
Product Design
Education
Prototyping
User Research
Packaging
Adobe Suite
Setting the scene
Most UK schools teach PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), but because the subject is non-statutory, teachers receive little training and have no standardised curriculum to follow. Politics is one of the most challenging areas for them to deliver; it’s complex, sensitive, and often feels disconnected from the lives of young people.
The Political Toolbox was designed as a practical, ready-to-use classroom kit that makes politics tangible, engaging and fun for students aged 15–18. Through role-play, debate and a mock election, students build their own political parties, craft manifestos, and vote using a ballot box that forms from the packaging itself.
My role
Designer & Researcher
Responsible for research, concept development, prototyping, user testing, graphic layout, packaging design and final presentation.
I conducted research into PSHE delivery, created teacher/student/parent personas, benchmarked existing educational tools, designed all printed materials, and iterated prototypes to ensure clarity, inclusivity and classroom practicality.
How I contributed
- Designed and iterated physical prototypes for the toolkit.
- Conducted user testing with peers and teachers to refine style, format, and usability.
- Developed personas to ensure the product worked for students, teachers, and parents.
- Created visuals, icons, and layout for clarity and engagement.
- Planned the transition from physical to digital formats for broader reach.
What I delivered
- A complete physical classroom toolkit covering materials, activities, and lesson structure
- Packaging designed to transform into a working ballot box
- A visual identity and colour system tailored for accessibility and neutrality
- Multiple prototypes tested with peers to validate layout, tone and usability
Why it matters
Politics can feel abstract, inaccessible, or intimidating; especially when taught by teachers with little training or confidence in the topic. The toolkit had to work for mixed abilities, varied teaching styles, tight lesson times, and diverse learning environments. Through research, early prototypes and user testing, the design focused on clarity, neutrality, and accessibility. The result is a kit that makes political literacy feel hands-on, structured and genuinely enjoyable.
A system that supports teachers, not burdens them
The redesigned interface distilled complex machine states into simple, readable visuals, helping operators understand status and risks at a glance.
Accessible, engaging materials for every student
Bold colours, clear layouts, and simplified explanations make complex political ideas digestible, encouraging participation from students who wouldn’t normally engage.
A democratic experience brought to life
The packaging converts into a ballot box, turning the classroom into a polling station and giving students a memorable, tactile understanding of how elections work.
From concept to classroom
The Political Toolbox gives students a structured way to explore politics through doing, not just reading. It encourages critical thinking, debate, collaboration and real-world participation, all while reducing pressure on teachers who may lack subject expertise. A supplied CD allows schools to reprint materials indefinitely, making the toolkit scalable, sustainable and cost-effective.
Seeing it in action
A showcase of the brand and website redesign in action.
What’s next?
The concept should being expanded into a digital version, enabling faster distribution, lower production costs and broader reach. A digital platform could allow the same structure to be adapted into other complex PSHE topics; giving schools a complete series of ready-made, interactive learning experiences. The idea of simplify one topic into a tangible lesson plan can also be easily expanded to other topics such as housing, mental health, and money.
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Bringing politics to life for the next generation
An interactive classroom experience designed to build political confidence and curiosity.
Product Design
Education
Prototyping
User Research
Packaging
Adobe Suite
Setting the scene
Most UK schools teach PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), but because the subject is non-statutory, teachers receive little training and have no standardised curriculum to follow. Politics is one of the most challenging areas for them to deliver; it’s complex, sensitive, and often feels disconnected from the lives of young people.
The Political Toolbox was designed as a practical, ready-to-use classroom kit that makes politics tangible, engaging and fun for students aged 15–18. Through role-play, debate and a mock election, students build their own political parties, craft manifestos, and vote using a ballot box that forms from the packaging itself.
My role
Designer & Researcher
Responsible for research, concept development, prototyping, user testing, graphic layout, packaging design and final presentation.
I conducted research into PSHE delivery, created teacher/student/parent personas, benchmarked existing educational tools, designed all printed materials, and iterated prototypes to ensure clarity, inclusivity and classroom practicality.
How I contributed
- Designed and iterated physical prototypes for the toolkit.
- Conducted user testing with peers and teachers to refine style, format, and usability.
- Developed personas to ensure the product worked for students, teachers, and parents.
- Created visuals, icons, and layout for clarity and engagement.
- Planned the transition from physical to digital formats for broader reach.
What I delivered
- A complete physical classroom toolkit covering materials, activities, and lesson structure
- Packaging designed to transform into a working ballot box
- A visual identity and colour system tailored for accessibility and neutrality
- Multiple prototypes tested with peers to validate layout, tone and usability
Built for real classrooms and real students
Politics can feel abstract, inaccessible, or intimidating; especially when taught by teachers with little training or confidence in the topic. The toolkit had to work for mixed abilities, varied teaching styles, tight lesson times, and diverse learning environments. Through research, early prototypes and user testing, the design focused on clarity, neutrality, and accessibility. The result is a kit that makes political literacy feel hands-on, structured and genuinely enjoyable.
A system that supports teachers, not burdens them
The lesson plan, debate structure, and activities are designed to be picked up quickly, reducing prep time and giving teachers an easy, confidence-boosting framework.
Accessible, engaging materials for every student
Bold colours, clear layouts, and simplified explanations make complex political ideas digestible, encouraging participation from students who wouldn’t normally engage.
A democratic experience brought to life
The packaging converts into a ballot box, turning the classroom into a polling station and giving students a memorable, tactile understanding of how elections work.
From concept to classroom
The Political Toolbox gives students a structured way to explore politics through doing, not just reading. It encourages critical thinking, debate, collaboration and real-world participation, all while reducing pressure on teachers who may lack subject expertise. A supplied CD allows schools to reprint materials indefinitely, making the toolkit scalable, sustainable and cost-effective.
Seeing it in action
Snapshots of how the toolkit comes to life, bringing political learning to students in an engaging and hands-on way.
What’s next?
The concept should being expanded into a digital version, enabling faster distribution, lower production costs and broader reach. A digital platform could allow the same structure to be adapted into other complex PSHE topics; giving schools a complete series of ready-made, interactive learning experiences. The idea of simplify one topic into a tangible lesson plan can also be easily expanded to other topics such as housing, mental health, and money.
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