2025 Education Founders Lab Application is Open!
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Spark Creativity in Every Meeting
Your team meetings don’t have to be boring! The Business Catalyst Card Deck brings creativity and connection to the table. With 52 unique prompts, watch as your team’s ideas flow and bonds strengthen.
Join us in THINGS LAB, where creativity thrives through the power of found objects.
A Mobile Creative Mentorship Platform “Where Ordinary Objects Spark Extraordinary Ideas!”
THINGS LAB App empowers you to spark creativity, innovation and meaningful connections through the powerful simplicity of found objects.
Are you a creative catalyst?
Someone who unleashes potential and inspires brilliance in those around you, whether it's teams, students, families or seniors. Facilitating engaging, hands-on experiences can be challenging... until now!
Educators & Instructors
Hands-on, interactive resources that inspire creative thinking in ALL learners.
Business Team Leaders
Collaborative activities that foster innovation & boost creative confidence.
Parents & Gaurdians
Screen-free games that nurture creativity & strengthening family bonds.
Elderly Carers
Engaging exercises stimulating cognitive abilities & meaningful connections.
THINGS LAB puts a world of transformative activities at your fingertips, guided by a methodology proven to:
Make thinking & learning happen EVERYWHERE WITH EVERYTHING!
Increase Creative Confidence
Foster Deeper Engagement & Team Cohesion
Provide Screen-Free, Interactive Learning Experiences
Build Meaningful Personal Connections
The Secret Sauce?
Bottle caps, paper clips, feathers - the ordinary everyday objects around you are unexpected gateways to imagination and insight.
How does an app help to open this gateway?
THINGS LAB App is your creative mentor, providing:
Games & Activities Across 24 Categories
Step-by-Step Instructions for Any Setting
Tips for Designing Inspiring Environments
A Global Community of Like-Minded Innovators
Founder's LABs to Co-Create Customized Experiences
A Scientifically-Proven Methodology With Over 20 Years of Testing
The Only Object-Based Approach Versatile for All Ages & Groups.
THINGS LAB is like having a creative mentor in your pocket!
Discover your creative potential with THINGS LAB – your pocket-sized creative mentor! Our innovative methodology taps into the potential of everyday items, or as we call them, THINGS, to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Engaging with found objects unlocks fresh perspectives and enhances learning in diverse settings.
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Our Programs
Would you like to be a THINGS LAB ‘Beta Gamer?’
Ready to embark on an all-new gaming experience? Join our Beta Gamers program and become part of the THINGS LAB community. Get ready to explore a world of imagination and exploration with our Found Object GAMES Library. Weekly, in-person games designed to be played anywhere and with anyone, the possibilities are endless. And yes, you can literally use anything to play!
At THINGS LAB, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our Beta Gamers program invites you to co-create the future of gaming with us. As a Beta Gamer, you’ll be among the first to test-drive our innovative games library and provide invaluable feedback to shape their development.
What is a Beta Game Library?
Our 7-month Beta Gamers program offers you exclusive access to one new game every week, 30 games in all. Each game is carefully crafted to stimulate creativity, engagement, and learning regardless of age, interest or resources, ensuring a unique and enriching experience every time.
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How It Works:
Simply subscribe to our 7-month Beta Gamers program and receive one new weekly game. Each game has easy-to-follow instructions, suggested setup, and variations for different contexts. All we ask in return is #1 that you have fun and allow your creativity to shine! 2# Share your honest feedback with us. (each feedback form you fill out will give you points towards the full game launch in Jan 2025!)
Ready to unlock your creativity and join the ultimate gaming community?
Purchase for only £37 for all 30 games delivered to you weekly!
Introducing 2025
Mini-LABS
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of creativity, innovation, and engagement?
Unleash Your Creative Genius!
Join our trailblazers in our Mini-LABS, meticulously designed to empower you with the ultimate toolkit to supercharge your training, teaching, and more.
These mini-labs are a result of our 2024 6-Week Founders LABS – a small group of creative catalyst joined us for a unique opportunity to co-create this revolutionary tool. With their input we could design mini-labs that caters to your needs and desires
THINGS LAB is the ultimate destination for individuals committed to nurturing creative thinking, forging deep connections, and enhancing communication for lasting impact.
Business Team Leaders Mini-Lab
Elevate your team's potential with a wealth of creative tools and activities.
March 2025
Educators & Instructors
Inspire and transform your teaching with a treasure trove of creative learning resources.
March 2025
Parents & Guardians
Unlock your child's potential through engaging, educational experiences.
Spring 2025
Elderly Carers
Enhance seniors' well-being with a rich source of meaningful, stimulating interactions.
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Why a THINGS LAB APP?
With over a decade of conducting engaging workshops for diverse audiences, I've gathered a treasure trove of games and activities. These valuable resources were not only the inspiration for this project, but will form the backbone of THINGS LAB APP.
The Encyclopedia of THINGS GAMES boasts over 100 games across 24 categories, tailored for business, education, parents, elderly care, and more.
THINGS LAB Beta Gamers Program will launch in June 2024 as a subscription with in THINGS LAB APP. Members will have the opportunity to receive games weekly.
You can already enjoy our starter games for FREE today!
Download the app (links below)
THINGS
Testimonials
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"The 'Future Thinking' workshop was an incredible journey of self-discovery and creativity. It encouraged innovative perspectives and inspired personal growth and team cohesion. Highly recommended!"
— Mark, Director
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"The Chain Reaction workshop was a delightful journey of creativity and collaboration. It reinvigorated our teamwork, fostered problem-solving skills, and encouraged innovative thinking. A fantastic way to strengthen our team's bond!"
—Erin, Learning & Development
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"The hands-on activities and creative challenges have sparked a new level of engagement in my students. They love the interactive approach, and it's amazing to see how it fosters critical thinking and problem-solving."
—Sarah, Primary Teacher
Join Today!
While we Co-Create the app with our founders, you can confidently start enjoying our FREE content and connect with others in the community.