Savvas Learning Company / Middle Grades American History

Sparking curiosity, connecting to history.

Savvas was looking to launch a strategic design phase for a new Middle Grades American History program and partnered with Multiple to develop innovative solutions that would engage students and support teachers. The objective was to create prototypes for testing with customers, informed by Savvas’ experience and competitive benchmarks.

Education

Strategy

Interactive

Motion

Collage with for Savvas Learning Company with overlapping elements: a handshake, vintage map segments, text about the Louisiana Purchase, and geometric shapes in warm tones, suggesting unity and history.

A gradient header reads 'The Purchase'. Web chat windows show dialogue bubbles depict a conversation between France (1800) claiming the Louisiana Territory and Spain (1763) about losing the French and Indian War. A map highlights the territorial changes in North America, with colorful regions and flags representing territorial claims.

A historical-themed image asks, 'What do you think Monroe and Livingston will do?' with four options over a blue-orange gradient: 1) Decline the deal. They were only authorized to spend $10 million. 2) Consult with Jefferson and Native Americans in the territory. 3) Negotiate with Napoleon for the city. 4) Take the deal. It's a bargain!

Discovery and Process

During the project, Multiple managed design team resources, content experts, art and illustration procurement, rights management, and ensured all assets adhered to Savvas standards and font licensing requirements. In collaboration with the Savvas team, we engaged in detailed creative reviews, stakeholder feedback sessions, and research to refine prototypes and deliver polished final assets.

Map of the United States with three marked locations on the Lewis and Clark expedition route. Yellow dots connected by a line indaicate important sites.

Map highlighting New Orleans, Louisiana on a gray U.S. map. Yellow background with "Things to Know" label. Text describes New Orleans' history.

Map of the USA highlighting the vast Louisiana Territory in yellow, with a French flag icon and text noting its size compared to France.

Infographic titled 'What was there for Jefferson to worry about?' displaying three concerns: Transportation with a sailing ship, Trade Routes with a map, and National Security with a shield. Each icon is colored with a gradient and accompanied by a brief question related to the concern.

Strategy and Digital Experience

Multiple explored new and interactive experiences to engage with educational content. Using custom learning modules, comprehension checkpoints, and contemporary references, we created numerous points of entry for students and educators within the lesson.

The text "Primary Sources" in yellow and "Excerpts from Lewis & Clark Journals" in white on a dark gray background

A webpage with a gradient background poses questions about decisions by Monroe, Livingston, and Congress. Contains abstract art and descriptive text about historical decision-making processes.

A web page titled 'Excerpts from Lewis & Clark Journals', featuring a primary source gallery with images of Native American artifacts, a painting of Sacagawea guiding explorers, and a historical quill pen.

Illustration of a decorated cradleboard, used by Sacagawea for her son, alongside a painting of explorers including Sacagawea in a wooded area.

A webpage featuring Sacagawea, a 17-year-old Shoshone-Hidatsa woman. The background has a gradient of purple and blue with a map overlay. At the top, text describes her journey with the Corps of Discovery, including caring for her infant and feeling weary. A portrait of Sacagawea is centered. Below, sections highlight the stakes: 'The success of the Lewis & Clark Expedition' and 'Surviving the 5,000-mile journey with your infant son.' The question 'What can you do to endure the voyage?' is posed, emphasizing resolve and endurance.

A digital collage juxtaposes a historical painting of a Native American woman with braided hair and modern attire against a contemporary portrait of a woman standing outdoors, wearing a red dress.

Execution and Delivery

Multiple provided strategy, UX/UI, and visual design support during a five-week planning and prototyping phase, working closely with Savvas teams. We delivered a web-based prototype featuring engaging micro-content, including interactive story cards, animated storytelling, discussion sparks, modern cultural connections, and game-like assessment elements.