Rupture and repair in co-design zine
The Rupture and Repair zines serve as a reflective resource for designers and collaborators in co-design, focusing on the challenges encountered in practice. Through interviews with co-design facilitators, it emphasises ethical practice and professional growth while addressing systemic barriers affecting…
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Gradient of Partnering
Teams and projects worldwide use the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum to determine their level of participation. The Gradient of Partnering provides a way to assess and improve partnerships, moving away from rigid levels towards a more flexible…
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Guide to Valuing Lived experience
This guide aims to aid Victorian services in implementing partnerships with community members. Offering practical strategies and guidance based on global practices. It caters to health services, government agencies, and organizations engaging with communities, providing insights on recognizing lived experiences…
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Checklist: Are you ready for co-design?
The post emphasises thoughtful considerations before initiating a co-design project. It prompts reflection on the team’s readiness, necessary partnerships, support for participants, inclusion of diverse perspectives, and sustainable collaboration. The inquiry extends to resource allocation, participant empowerment, and potential long-term…
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Spirals and squiggles a model for using co-design for improvement
The Spirals and Squiggles diagram, developed by co-design crew at Safer Care Victoria, illustrates the co-design process and its connection to improvement science. The diagram visually depicts key stages, including build conditions, immerse and align, discover and design, design, test…
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Checklist: Can you bake in co‑creation, not bolt it on?
This week I’ve been listening to the Collaboratory podcast Laying the foundations for co-creation (32:52). It had wonderful guests like Emma Blomkamp, Michelle Halse, Rebecca McNaught and Antti Pirinen. Credits: Hosts: Maya Haviland, Nicole Deen, Audio Engineer: Nick McCorriston In…
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Workshop mindsets
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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