“Unboxy offers support for wellbeing and at the same time provides the building blocks for learning. This is a rare and remarkable resource that will help teachers and students rebuild the classroom community.”
- Associate Professor Dr Craig Deed, Ph.D, La Trobe University
Unboxy is a synthesis of ideas across architecture and education.
It draws on the expertise of designers, educators, researchers and parents. Unboxy is driven by the imagination of the students.
Unboxy has been and always will be not for profit.
The development and delivery of Unboxy is done for free by the Unboxy team.
We aim to delivery Unboxy for as low or close to free as possible.
To achieve this mission we rely on the sweat equity of our team and of our generous partners and sponsors. Their support and contributions bring this project to life.
IN THE CLASSROOM
For primary and secondary school students and educators, learning from home has presented many challenges, but also many opportunities. In creating their own learning environments at home, students have discovered valuable insights into how they learn best, and how the built environment impacts education. As students return to school, we hope to harness this knowledge, both to drive classroom design of the future, but also to bridge the gap between home and school, supporting students’ transition.
Unboxy can be used in the classroom as an informed construction project that aids both students and educators in returning to traditional classroom environments, as well as providing a sense of respite and wellbeing in uncertain times. It is a rich STEAM-centric activity that engages students’ cognitive and emotional skills simultaneously.
Using simple cardboard shapes and connectors, Unboxy provides students with the opportunity to create a space truly reflective of them and their needs. Through collaborating and problem solving, students can create a shelter, quiet learning zone, gathering space, activity area – it provides endless opportunities for students’ creativity and expression. The project acts as a blank canvas, reflective of current classroom activities and topics. Unboxy is a responsive, adaptive classroom intervention that empowers students to take ownership over their education and wellbeing.
TESTIMONIALS
— Xavier, student at Unboxy Ambassador school
— Sarah, educator at Unboxy Ambassador school
— Unboxy Beta Testing School
Become a Sponsorship Partner.
In addition to our design, research, logstics and manufacturing partners, Unboxy is also fortunate enough to have the generous support of a number of industry sponsors. You can read more about these sponsors here.
We are calling for sponsorship partners, either for financial or in-kind support to future Unboxy tranches. Please visit our Sponsors page to see how you can get involved.
Contact Us
If you would like to know more about Unboxy, please email us at unboxyclassroom@gmail.com
How to reach us?
If you think you could be an Unboxy game-changer, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are just interested and would like to hear more, we'd love to hear from you too!
We will organise a virtual meeting with yourself and members of the Unboxy team, to discuss what role you can play in Unboxy.
