Explorable Explanations

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Explorable Explanations provides interactive, public-domain educational experiences that help explain complex ideas through play.

Target Customer

Educators, bloggers, teachers, students, writers, and game designers who want to explain complex ideas in an accessible, interactive format; a curious and playful audience

Key Differentiator

Public-domain CC0 licensing combined with a Hub for Explorable Explanations, open-source code on GitHub, multi-platform availability (website, itch.io, Vimeo, YouTube, Newgrounds), and a focus on interactive, explainable content

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to content online; value realized upon interaction and engagement with the materials

Pain Points

1Difficulty explaining complex ideas in an engaging, accessible way
2Legal/licensing concerns hindering reuse or remix of educational content
3Limited ready-to-use, interactive educational content that can be easily embedded or repurposed by educators and creators

Key Features

1Public-domain CC0 licensing allowing free reuse/remix of all work
2Source code available on GitHub for transparency and adaptation
3A hub of interactive content under the 'Explorable Explanations' concept (interactive stories, games, and explainers)
4Multiple distribution formats and platforms (website, itch.io, Vimeo, YouTube, Newgrounds)
5Nutshell tool for expandable explanations (as referenced in the newsletter) to embed text and interactives

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Not specifically quantified in the content

Competitive Advantages

1Public-domain licensing (CC0) enabling unrestricted reuse and remix
2Clear, educator-friendly licensing and usage guidance
3Open access to source code on GitHub
4Cross-platform presence and distribution channels
5Focus on explainable, interactive content that can aid learning and communication

Key Benefits

1Free to reuse/remix content

2Public-domain licensing (CC0) for broad applicability

3Interactive, explorable explanations that aid understanding

4Open-source code on GitHub for adaptation

5Cross-platform availability and translations

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A hub for learning through play featuring interactive stories and explainers (e.g., Adventures With Anxiety, The Evolution of Trust, We Become What We Behold) with content released under CC0/public domain and available across multiple platforms

Target Market

Educators, bloggers, teachers, students, writers, and game designers seeking accessible, interactive explanations and educational content

Unique Value Proposition

Public-domain, freely reusable interactive content with open-source code and multi-format distribution, enabling educators and creators to reuse, remix, and adapt explanations without licensing barriers

Technical Requirements

Content is web-based and accessible; licensing is CC0/public domain; code/art available on GitHub; materials are downloadable and embeddable; no mention of platform-specific app stores or Steam

Pricing Model

Free access to content; optional financial support via Ko-fi and Patreon; guidance on monetization via Patreon (per-thing or per-month) and other tips mentioned in the content

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