Research and Policy

The Periodic Table of 21st Century Play

The Periodic Table of 21st Century Play

An infographic that sets out the research by Laura Richardson, who has spoken on the subject at MIT, in a clear and inspiring way. The infographic shows the progression of each characteristic of play including creating, morphing, manipulating and questing which can be as useful to play as when exploring transformative change. The distinctions may differ from the four creativity skills we have identified in Scotland but the progressions will be very familiar and useful.

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