Discover the Future of Nature
CATALYST: Reconnecting Youth with the Natural World through games
A non-linear storytelling app for those aged 14-18
About CATALYST
CATALYST is an innovative app designed to reconnect teenagers with nature. In a world where natural spaces are dwindling, our mission is to provide a digital gateway to the outdoors.
Aston Productions are working with Innovate Edge to develop the app.
CATALYST empowers young people to explore, learn, and engage with the environment in meaningful ways.
Our app offers interactive experiences that inspire a new generation to appreciate and protect the natural world.
Key Features
Interactive Nature Trails
Interactive story telling app
Augmented Reality Experiences
Learn to make decisions.
Eco-Challenges and Rewards
Participate in eco-friendly challenges and earn rewards for your efforts in conservation and sustainability.
Meet the CATALYST Team
Jo Southwell
Lead Developer
CATALYST is the invention of Jo Southwell. As a writer and director for Film and TV, Jo combines her high end TV vision with the gaming world.
Briony McMahon
Writer | Gamer
Alongside pursuing her writing career, Briony has also worked behind the scenes of the TV and Film industry as a production assistant and runner on shows such as: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, House of Dragon S2, Trying S4, Squid Game; The Challenge, McDonald and Dodd and more.
Alixe Lobato
UX/UI Designer
Alixe Lobato has a background in Motion Design, Teaching, Production and Content Creation with over 20 years of award-winning experience working for Discovery, Coca-Cola, Nike, Microsoft, Netflix, BBC, UN, Google… the list is long. Alixe previously worked as an Executive Creative Producer at Nintendo for 7 years.
Emily Davis
Technology
Stronaway are supporting the development of Catalyst.