I’m a communication designer and illustrator who loves exploring how storytelling and design can make complex ideas feel accessible and emotionally engaging. My work often draws from childhood imagination and everyday life, using curiosity and humour to create connections. I’m especially interested in how visual storytelling can teach, empower, and bring people together in meaningful ways. At the heart of my practice is the drive to understand people and spark moments of recognition or wonder. More than anything, I want my work to convey warmth, thoughtfulness, reflection, and joy.
Digital Citizens Game
Digital Citizens is a classroom game that turns AI education into a fun adventure. Players become young “digital citizens” who must outsmart tricky AI scenarios, earn badges for smart choices, and learn how to work responsibly with technology. The game encourages curiosity, teamwork, and thoughtful decision-making. It’s designed to help kids understand that AI isn’t magic, it’s a tool we can guide, question, and use wisely.
Game Rules
Teams take turns drawing scenario cards that describe everyday AI situations, like a chatbot giving wrong info or an app suggesting something odd. They earn points for safe, smart, and responsible choices. The team with the most points at the end becomes the top Digital Citizens.
Digital Citizens Playing Cards
The Digital Citizens deck is divided into three categories: Playful, Deep and Real Talk. The Playful deck is meant to spark curiosity, lighten the mood, and make AI approachable. The Deep deck is meant to encourage students to think about good vs. bad ways to use AI, and the Real Talk deck helps build awareness of long-term risks and responsible thinking.
Digital Citizens Classroom Posters
Three educational posters were created to introduce students to artificial intelligence. The first explains what AI is, tracing its origins and purpose in simple terms. The second focuses on ethics and responsible use, while the third highlights the benefits of working collaboratively with AI.
Candice Shirley , Digital Citizens Game
Candice Shirley , Game Rules
Candice Shirley , Digital Citizens Playing Cards
Candice Shirley , Digital Citizens Classroom Posters
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