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Equip your students with a powerful tool to understand and simulate complex systems visually. From processes to resource flows, Machinations makes abstract concepts easy to teach and explore.

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Complex made simple

Transform abstract concepts into clear, visual explanations with Machinations. Its intuitive diagramming and simulation capabilities make it easy to explore, teach, and refine complex systems effortlessly.

Career-ready skills

Machinations bridges theory and practice with a standardized design language used by top professionals. Learning it equips students with a marketable, in-demand skill valued in job postings and professional settings.

Quick start

No installations or special setups required. Machinations runs in your browser, works on any desktop or laptop device, and includes comprehensive resources and examples to support educators and students alike.

LinkedIn Certification

Empower your game design students with a unique accolade: the 'Machinations Expert' LinkedIn Certification. By incorporating Machinations into your teaching, students not only learn its comprehensive features but also work towards this certification, showcasing their skills and making a significant impact in their career journey.

Academically built & backed

Machinations is deeply anchored in academic foundations, thanks to its creator and Co-Founder, Joris Dormans. As an academic and game designer, Dormans infused Machinations with a robust theoretical framework, transforming complex theories into a practical application that allows designers to simulate and analyse complex systems visually.

The Origin of Machinations

Joris Dormans' Visionary Journey

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We're committed to helping you educate tomorrow's System Designers. Join our Academia Program and access customised plans tailored to your needs, budget, and educational goals—plus LinkedIn certifications.