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What we do

Brand & Communication

Inclusive research solutions to close the gap between kids, families and businesses.
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Introduction

We help brands and organisations to speak the language of children, young people and families by uncovering what they really think

Using projective techniques, mapping and semiotic analysis we can dig deeper than surface-level perceptions so that branding and communications have a greater impact on kids, young people and families.

Brand and Communications Intro
What we do

Closing the gap between youth, families and businesses.

Investigating Multiple Perspectives

Investigative Perspectives

We are influenced by our environment and the people in it. We run research with; Parents and Carers; Educators and Coaches and our Expert network of Psychologists and Academics to give a holistic picture.

Understand drivers of behaviour change

Understand drivers of behaviour change

Behaviour is not logical. It is influenced by emotions, feelings and biases. Using psychology and behaviour change theory, we uncover the environmental factors and the sub-conscious thoughts and feelings that drive behaviours.

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Represent diverse voices

Our enhanced recruitment methods and inclusive approaches means we can engage children and young people from different socio-economic groups, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexuality and gender identity.

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Support action for change

Having access to new knowledge and insights is exciting but it can also be overwhelming, knowing how and where to start taking to action for positive change. We will support you through the next steps to extract the most relevant insights, prioritise and build strategies for change

Our Approach

Our Approach to Research

Platypus provides face to face, digital, qualitative and quantitative research.

Our approaches are customised to each project and designed around the development stage and situations of the young people and families we are researching.

We treat every project with a duty of care and responsibility, no matter how small- as the biggest changes often begin from the smallest of actions.

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About Platypus

We are Child, Youth and Family Research Experts who are passionate about making a difference. Created in 2005, we are a highly experienced team with a combined knowledge of social, psychological and commercial worlds.

We provide inclusive qualitative and quantitative research approaches.

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