What is our approach

There is not a “one-size fits all” approach to Human-Centred Design, so your context, capacity, time, and skills will help to help to define the best possible approach for you work. 

We introduce a series of frameworks, reflection tools, and flowcharts that will help your team to evaluate the problem you are hoping to solve and determine the a potential pathway for designing a solution. the Human-Centred Design process. Once you have your design pathway, you will be given a sequence of phases that are recommended for you to to steer your work throughout a design challenge.

Our Human-Centred Design process integrates equity-centered practices and reflections to support those who are using the resources to practice design that shares power and access to resources, elevates life experiences, and amplifies the voices of those who are experiencing the problem in the decision-making process.

We introduce a series of frameworks in participation, power, and expertise to illustrate the power dynamics of decision-making and development work. We also present a spectrum of approaches and Human-Centred Design Strategies related to varying degree of community engagement in the design process.

Incorporating environmental sustainability into a human-centered design (HCD) process is crucial for creating products, services, or systems that not only meet human needs but also minimize their impact on the environment. 

We introduce tools and frameworks to conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) to evaluate environmental impacts of the solution, selecting eco-friendly and sustainable materials, designing for durability and energy efficiency, minimizing waste through recycling and circular design principles, mitigating or eliminating additional carbon released into the atmosphere, and creating mindfulness about the environmental benefits of the designed products or services