Can I Help? A game on workplace wellbeing and inclusion in the workplace: Case study
Photo credit: Chrystia Chudczak
Photo credit: Chrystia Chudczak
Photo credit: Chrystia Chudczak
Project summary
6
Beta tests
13
factors
400+
Testers
Client: ISED mental health champions & team
Problem
How can we design an experience for public servants to destigmatize mental health and barriers to inclusion by engaging in open and honest dialogue?
Solution
Designed for dialogue. Developed an original serious card game for 4-7 players that creates a safe space to discuss workplace wellbeing and inclusion issues without facing judgement or stigma.
What happened
Extensive beta testing showed that the first prototype design of the game was a failure; the game was too complicated. Consequently, game mechanics were redesigned and further beta testing proved successful at creating a simpler, more robust, and dialogue-focused game. Additional testing suggested that content should be expanded to include seen and unseen barriers to participation in the workplace such as gender identity, diversity and other wellbeing and inclusion related topics.
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