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Why not all voices should be equal in the design process

If we are serious about social change and equity, we need to start centring the knowledge and decisions of those deeply impacted.

Jul 29

A purple and orange illustration of three people. The person in the middle is a deeper shade of purple, she is speaking and behind her is a large orange flower. To either of her sides are people supporting her.

Jul 29

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What is Design for Collective Spaces?

Sharing an old project and asking for help with its collaborative refresh!

May 6

It is a 4Wx3H grid of coloured squares with words on them. The top row reads left to right “be a facilitator, centre the most impacted, reflect on your biases, multi-lifespan design”. The middle row reads from left-to-right “critical use of tools, on a smaller scale, respect current practices, design is political”. The last row reads “intersectional ecosystems, ground in research, everyone designs, and collaborate”

May 6

Bias in Design — Collaborative Workshops

In prep for the next Design for Collective Spaces (DCS) article, we are hold open conversations!

Sep 13

an image with an orange background and white text: design for collective spaces is hosting: bias in design. Reflective and collaborative workshops discussing positionality, prioritizing, and when the action should be inaction. September 28, 19h-20h CEST. October 12, 11h-12h CEST.

Sep 13

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To be a designer is to be a facilitator

Building a shared understanding of complex issues is key to doing work in the social impact space.

May 24

A pink, purple, and yellow illustration. It has a person in a box on one side that looks like they are facilitating a workshop, their colours have no depth. Outside of the box, there are multiple shapes, the top is an irregular rectangle with a scene of a river and a bird flying away. To the right there is a laptop, sticky notes, and a telephone. On the bottom, there is another person with their had reached out to the facilitator.

May 24

What do I mean when I say I’m a “Justice-Minded” designer?

Learning justice as a practice, how to start implementing it to your designs, and connecting with others

Mar 22

a black background with off white words that say: What do I mean when I say I’m a justice-minded designer?

Mar 22

Marielle Sam-Wall

Marielle Sam-Wall

Justice-minded service designer with 5 years working on various social impact initiatives. Believe in radical love, kindness, and care.

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