What we mean by “gamified” — and what we don’t
Gamification is one of those words that means very different things depending on who you ask. For some, it conjures images of points, badges, leaderboards, and competitive rankings. For others,…
Thinking out loud about learning
This is where we share ideas, reflections and progress as Disceray takes shape. Not polished announcements or finished conclusions — but the thinking behind the product, the questions we’re exploring, and the choices we’re making along the way.
Learning is a process. Building Disceray is one too.
Learning is a process. Building Disceray is one too.
Why we share
Building in public, without the noise
Most products only speak once they’re finished. Disceray takes a different approach. We believe the thinking behind a learning platform matters just as much as the platform itself.
This space exists to share our perspective on learning, design, curiosity and growth — as well as honest updates on how Disceray is evolving. Not to chase attention, but to invite dialogue and build trust over time.
You’ll find a mix of thought pieces and updates, written for people who care about learning as a meaningful part of life — not just a means to an end.
- Reflections on why mainstream learning often falls short
- Essays on curiosity, agency and self-directed growth
- Design decisions behind Disceray — and why we make them
- Occasional progress updates as the platform develops
Learning deserves more honesty — and less certainty.
And so does the process of building something new. We’re not afraid to fail. We expect to fail and then learn from it.
From the journal
What we’re thinking about right now
These are some of the questions and ideas we’re currently exploring as Disceray takes shape. They’re not final answers — just honest reflections along the way.
Why most learning platforms fail curious people
Many learning platforms are designed around efficiency, scale and outcomes. But curiosity doesn’t work that way. This piece explores what gets lost when learning is reduced to completion rates and…
Designing learning for agency, not efficiency
What happens when learners are trusted to choose their own path? This article looks at agency as a design principle — and why optimising for control often undermines real growth.…
Be part of the beginning
This space will evolve — just like Disceray.
Some posts will be exploratory. Others more concrete. All of them are part of an ongoing conversation about what learning can become when curiosity leads the way.
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