Projects

My work lives at the intersection of computing, storytelling, and play. Each project explores a different facet of the same question: how do we help people — especially children — understand and shape the technological world around them?

Hello Ruby — children's book series about computing

Hello Ruby

Children's book series

An award-winning storybook series and educational philosophy that introduces children to computing through narrative, illustration, and play. Published in almost 40 languages.

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Ruoholahti Computer Playground in Helsinki

Playgrounds

Computing through physical play

Public playgrounds that turn the invisible world of computing into something children can climb, jump, and explore. The first — Ruoholahti in Helsinki — opened in 2023.

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Nähdä maailma hiekanjyvässä — book cover

Nähdä maailma hiekanjyvässä

A book for adults (in Finnish)

A narrative non-fiction journey through the history and ideas of computer science — from Ada Lovelace's first line of code to mushroom computers and the birth of AI. Published by Otava, 2025.

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Linda Liukas leading a workshop with teachers

Professional Development

Workshops for educators

Helping teachers, schools, and cultural institutions teach computing and AI in a way that feels human and playful — through keynotes, intensive workshops, and multi-week training programs.

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