Oki Pie Lab is a research and design hub exploring the power of characters as facilitators of children’s learning experiences. Founded and directed by Dr. Sonia Tiwari, the Lab is built for rapid research & development turning workshop data into immediate, actionable intelligence for the global education and children’s media communities. Our Lab goals are:

🌸 DESIGN - Creating character-themed expressive arts events & resources for families
🌸 DISCOVERY - Researching impact of characters on creative joy & intergenerational connections
🌸 DISSEMINATION - Reporting actionable research insights to children’s media industry