A playful series of classroom puzzles where pupils learn logic and problem-solving through story and teamwork.
The Data Escape Rooms turn data education into adventure.
Created by Data Education in Schools, Kate Farrell, and Jasmine Camwell, the project invites pupils to solve logic and data puzzles while racing against the villainous VIKINGS — guided by the heroic Agents of D.A.T.A.
Across printable and digital missions, learners practise data literacy, reasoning, and collaboration through play.
Created by Data Education in Schools, Kate Farrell, and Jasmine Camwell, the project invites pupils to solve logic and data puzzles while racing against the villainous VIKINGS — guided by the heroic Agents of D.A.T.A.
Across printable and digital missions, learners practise data literacy, reasoning, and collaboration through play.
Data Education in Schools · University of Edinburgh
Kate Farrell · Jasmine Camwell
Character design · Educational design · Illustration · Printable and digital layout
THE CHALLENGE
Teachers already loved the escape-room concept, but the existing puzzles needed visual storytelling that could capture young imaginations and make the activities easy to use in class.
The design brief: make learning look irresistible — professional, accessible, and fun — while keeping all materials free for schools worldwide.
Teachers already loved the escape-room concept, but the existing puzzles needed visual storytelling that could capture young imaginations and make the activities easy to use in class.
The design brief: make learning look irresistible — professional, accessible, and fun — while keeping all materials free for schools worldwide.
From there, every worksheet, poster, and certificate followed the same visual world: bold colours, clear icons, and humour woven through the missions.
Each puzzle is available both digitally and as a printable sheet, giving teachers total flexibility for classroom or home use.
The guiding principle: learning should feel like play, not work.
THE OUTCOME
- Printable escape-room packs for classroom or home use
- Digital activity set with matching design assets
- Certificates, posters, and mission sheets for each challenge
- Character illustrations and brand world for Agents of D.A.T.A. vs VIKINGS
- Fully open-access and freely downloadable for educators worldwide
Poster
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Scrollytelling
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“Elspeth's work has absolutely turned this work from some interesting puzzles to having a immersive and professional looking activity that is still playful and fun! The graphic design has made a huge difference in the reach and adoption of the resources, with teachers worldwide using them and approaching us with positive feedback.”
—Kate Farrell, Data Education in Schools
—Kate Farrell, Data Education in Schools