D’ADOORIO
Kris Williams
Step into the future of workplace training with D’ADOORIO, the revolutionary board game that transforms soft-skill development into an engaging, competitive, and immersive experience.
Design Brief
Create a board game prototype based on a chosen service map, using iterative playtesting to refine mechanics and improve user experience through feedback.
Designed for industry professionals, D’ADOORIO reshapes learning in the UK fenestration sector, fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and knowledge retention in an innovative way. Every element, from its visual style and colour scheme to its mechanics, was intentionally crafted to reflect its door-inspired theme, making education feel dynamic and interactive.
Players roll the dice, navigate a strategically designed board, and tackle multiple-choice challenges to collect ten counters – the ultimate key to victory. But success requires more than just the right answers. Gameplay twists like “snail mail” (miss a turn) and “door locked” (lose a counter) keep the competition fierce, while the doorbell mechanic sharpens reflexes – only the fastest player to press it can steal a counter.
Description of the Project
Developed through a rigorous six-phase design process – ideation, two rounds of prototyping, playtesting, refinement, and evaluation – D’ADOORIO seamlessly blends education with entertainment, ensuring an engaging and impactful training tool.
This isn’t just a board game – it’s a breakthrough in professional development. With a unique fusion of strategy, learning, and fun, D’ADOORIO opens the door to a smarter, stronger workforce. The future of workplace training starts here!
Process
About me
Kris Williams is a second-year student pursuing a degree in business management at the Open University Business School. He has a strong background in retail management, and is passionate about learning, growth and professional development. Beyond his studies, he enjoys creative pursuits and actively volunteers in the third sector.