EST. 2018
Our story is
your next move.
SteadyZone.online began as a passion project between two game designers who believed thoughtful board game education could reshape how the world plays and creates.
OUR MISSION
We teach clarity
through design.
Every year we guide hundreds of designers, educators and players through a rigorous yet minimalist curriculum that prioritizes systems thinking, human-centered mechanics and lasting craftsmanship.
JOURNEY
Timeline
A decade of deliberate growth
2018
SteadyZone founded in Portland
Two independent designers launch the first 12-week prototype course for seven students.
2020
Core curriculum released
Our flagship program “Design for Depth” opens to the public, training 180 students worldwide.
2022
Global cohort model launched
Live remote cohorts across four continents with 93 % graduation rate.
2024
SteadyZone Research Lab opens
Dedicated lab for publishing student games and advancing open-source design frameworks.