Big Thought & History CO:Lab Present
Youth Game Design
The Porcelain Child is a youth-designed card game that explores the impact of adult words and actions on young people.
Created by 25 teens, the game fosters reflection and strengthens youth-adult relationships. More than a game, it’s a call to reimagine play as a tool for connection, learning, and systems change.
The Porcelain Child was designed Big Creators (a team of youth designers) in partnership with Big Thought and iThrive Games/History Co:Lab, with support from the Siegel Family Endowment.
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First Playtest
Youth designers showcased their work to family members and community supporters for an initial playtest of The Porcelain Child in February 2025.
Logo Design
The game’s logo was designed by youth in the program.