Stocktopia
Product-Led Simulation & Upskilling Platform
Stocktopia is a simulation game at the heart of an award winning blended upskilling programme. The experience condenses 24 hours in the life of a store into a focused 10 minute simulation, supporting a cultural shift in how stock is understood and managed.
My Role
Head of Design — led illustration style, UX and UI design, and animation, working closely with learning and delivery teams to shape the overall experience.
Challenge
Create an engaging learning experience that helps people understand the impact of stock decisions quickly and meaningfully, without relying on lengthy training or abstract instruction.
Approach
The experience was designed as a time compressed simulation, allowing users to make decisions and see consequences play out rapidly. Illustration and animation were used to simplify complexity, while UX and UI design focused on clarity, pace, and feedback to reinforce learning through action.
Design Principles
Learn by simulation
Consequences drive understanding
Clarity over realism
Visualise cause and effect
Scalable by design
Outcome
An engaging, award winning learning platform that helps shift behaviour and understanding around stock management through fast, focused, and experiential learning.