Reflection Skills in Higher Education
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I was approached by Centre of Expertise Tech Your Future and the research group Innovative and Effective Education at Saxion to translate their research on reflection in technical education into something tangible and usable for teachers and students. Together, we developed a practical toolkit in the form of a card game that helps facilitate meaningful reflection activities in higher technical education.

A focus on reflection in technical education is crucial

Technical professions have a huge impact on the world — and with that comes moral responsibility. Yet, many technical students find it difficult to reflect on their own role, their assumptions, and the broader implications of their work. This project aimed to close that gap by giving both teachers and students the language and tools to explore these questions together.

With my team at Studio Z, we co-created the toolkit alongside researchers, designed animations and explainer materials, and built a clear visual identity for the project. The result was a complete, accessible package — now available through the Tech Your Future website — that’s being used and praised by educators across Saxion and beyond.

For me, this project was a reminder of how design can bridge research and practice: turning abstract insights into real, ethical conversations in the classroom.

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