Open Space Sandbox
An urban design platform empowering communities to shape local spaces.
Product
Branding
Client
Open Space Sandbox (OSS) is a software startup transforming urban design for the 21st century. Passionate about inclusive public spaces, OSS seeks to streamline a traditionally resource‐intensive, expert‐led planning process—amplifying community voices and increasing transparency.
Project
We partnered with Open Space Sandbox to shape the early business strategy roadmap and define the MVP's feature scope. Drawing on user feedback and best practices, we iterated on UX flows to create a more intuitive interface that seamlessly connects planners with the communities they serve. The platform seamlessly aligns practitioner design, community input, and revenue analysis to enable highly collaborative, iterative strategies.
To further boost engagement, we collaborated with experts from Supercell and SimCity to design gamified elements for experiential, hands-on participation.
Results
Within the first 6 months of launching the MVP, OSS achieved: a fellowship funded by the Knight Foundation, grant funding for a pilot program in Philadelphia, PA, and a speaking engagements at Civic Tech Toronto to showcase their vision.
