We, as educators, are always designing.

It’s time to be trained like and respected as a designer.

 

Jim Gaona Ellis started his career by studying architecture, bringing that mentality to his teaching. Design tools for educators is what Jim provides.

 
fancy curb cut with ridges, haptic feedback, hi visibility strips and more

Curb Cuts are only the beginning

Reach your diverse student groups efficiently with UDL (Universal Design for Learning) principles.

Design language, is central to teacher collaboration and understanding how to solve complex problems with UDL.

Learn about Hostile Design, universality in design, Affordances, Signifiers, and more.

 
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Design Process for Educators

The Design Thinking process is key to UDL being able to change a school’s culture. Meaningful and sustainable change doesn’t happen by accident. Instead, the design process provides an opportunity for you and your colleagues to make the change you desire a reality.

 
Poster of planning work done by a teacher.

MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGE TODAY

UDL fuelled my career in the classroom – while Design Thinking saved it.

The design cycle and UDL can do the same for you and your school community.

 
Four images of a project to redesign a telecaster guitar

Designing is Fun

How to enjoy your design work in the classroom. Love what you have designed! Reach out to Jim to go further. His passion and friendliness is clear.