Research & Ethics |

Where imagination meets infrastructure.

 
 

Why We Exist

We build stories that help children see the systems that shape them.

At ThreadPoint, we believe infrastructure is not just physical — it’s emotional, educational, and deeply social.

From cloud computing to AI, we create tools that help children, especially from underrepresented or neurodivergent backgrounds, understand the invisible systems they live in.

We call this:

“Narrative Infrastructure™

Our way of turning complex technologies into stories young people can hold — and futures they can shape.

Our Research Priorities

We’re currently exploring:

Ethical AI for Children & Communities

How can storytelling support public understanding of algorithms, data, and bias?

Neuroinclusive Education Design

How do we design cognitive-accessible stories that make complexity feel safe, not overwhelming?

Infrastructure as Story

What if data centres, sensors, and digital systems were part of the stories we teach children?

Narrative Infrastructure as a Public Tool

Can story-led education shift how we think about governance, inclusion, and participation?

How We Work

We do this through:

  • Storybooks

  • Games

  • Public storytelling experiences

  • School-based STEM pilots

  • Strategic partnerships with technologists and educators

Our approach is gentle, layered, and IP-aware.

We don’t just explain systems — we teach how to see them, feel them, and question them.

The Term “Narrative Infrastructure™”

“Narrative Infrastructure™ is a concept developed by our founder, Willowmina Williams, to describe the underlying layer of meaning, metaphors, and emotional cues that help people make sense of the invisible systems in their world.

We use the term to guide:

  • Our learning design

  • Our storytelling structure

  • Our public engagement methods

It is currently being developed as part of an internal methodology for cognitive-inclusive digital education.

For collaborators, funders, and researchers, a more detailed framework is available upon request.

Collaborate With Us

We welcome collaboration with:

  • Universities & research institutes

  • Policy fellows

  • Think tanks

  • Technology & infrastructure providers

  • Foundations working in ethics, education, and equity

We’re especially interested in co-developing:

  • Story-led frameworks for public engagement

  • Ethical AI education tools

  • Neurodivergent-accessible learning systems

For research partnerships or enquiries: hello@threadpoint.studio