design day, work group session
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LOCI Design Day
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What is Design Thinking
“...a proven and repeatable problem solving protocol that any business or profession can employ to achieve extraordinary results.”
A human centered approach to innovation that is powered by a thorough understanding of what people want and need in their lives.
What is Placemaking
The process of collectively shaping the public realm to foster economic, social and cultural connections that maximizes shared value.
PhiladelphiaProjects
Design Thinking + Placemaking = LOCI
Real World Examples
The Workshop
Empathy Day
Results
February 12th. Empathy Day Insights
“ What does strength mean to you in your community?” “ What are institutions of strength within your community?” “ In what ways can we strengthen our communities?”
Discoveries Volunteering & Coordinating
Communication
Infrastructure and Social Programs
Participation
Foundational Laws (Pillars) that officials uphold. We need more pinnacle leaders who uphold these societal pillars.
Principal laws to help societal interests
Founding fathers. Are a representation of strength in the community
Community Leadership
Kindness
Strength is enabling an environment where people talk to each other and create community ecosystems that enable this. In terms of Philadelphia, center city seems more disconnected on a community level.
Collaboration
Dogs
A strong will
Positive word for woman
7.5 acres. 650 x 650. 43,000 sq. ft
Peace of mind
Ability to overcome obstacles
10 years of volunteering to take photos
Family is a pillar to life and strength
Perseverance. Running up the rocky steps.
Develop a focus and singularity to get people to think more specific and enable dialogue.
No communication = weak
We have to communicate information to know what the problem is and how to handle things.
GAIN EMPATHY w. USERS
(2 rotations. 5 minutes each)
EmpathyIdentify needs:Things they are trying to do.
Capture findings:New learnings/discoveries that can be leveraged in your design.
Identifying the problem
Design Constraints
- Where. The public realm in Philadelphia- When. Sunday March 1st. - What. Temporary one day placemaking
project.- Budget. Confined to individual resource pool
(meaning no major $$$ to invest).
DESIGN CHALLENGE.How can we facilitate community strength with a one day placemaking project?
IDEATION
(5 minutes)
Share solutions & Capture feedback
Individually share your findings with your team.
As you share your findings. Other participants should capture + notate feedback.
Iterate
Reflect and generate a new solution COLLECTIVELY AS A TEAM.
MODEL
Present your team models
Collective choice
Vote for our intervention!
PROJECT FINALIZED
Implement Prototype
IMPACT DAY.Sunday March 1st.
Continue the process….
