Institute of Play Employee Directory
Design ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Institute of Play is a small nonprofit design studio based in New York City, founded in 2007 by game designers. It develops learning experiences that seek to improve engagement and explore new models of learning through an interdisciplinary team. It applies game design principles to education, culture, and civic life, working with communities, schools, and cultural institutions. Its first project was the design and implementation of Quest to Learn, a New York City public school. It has partnered with a range of organizations, including Nintendo in 2018 and Games for Change in 2018, to expand learning opportunities.