We’re excited to share a first look inside a project we’ve been working on with Butterfly Compassion Community (BCC): the interior of a caravan being designed as a sensory space for neurodivergent children.
BCC supports people in need, no questions asked. Their work includes providing sleeping bags for people experiencing homelessness and putting together boxes of clothing and household essentials for families and individuals who need them.
We first approached BCC to organise a donation drive and spend an afternoon helping with charity work. They had bigger ideas for us. Over the past few months, we’ve been working together on several projects, and we’re looking forward to revealing more of them.
A sensory space for rural schools
The caravan project is one we’re both especially excited about. Once complete, it will travel to rural schools across the Manawatū, giving neurodivergent children a welcoming place to pause and recharge.
Our design centres on calming, interchangeable elements inspired by nature. It’s being made with children in mind, for children.
Many of us know someone who is neurodivergent, whether that’s ourselves, our children, family or friends. Access to spaces and resources that support children’s needs is increasingly important. We hope this caravan can help bring that kind of space to more rural school communities.
What comes next
The next step is securing funding for the caravan and some of BCC’s other projects. We can’t wait to see how this community group continues to go above and beyond for people in need, and we’re grateful to be part of the work.
This is just one of the projects we’ve been developing together. More to come.
