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Co-design for All

doing co-design in practice

Elvia Vasconcelos and Kristina Andersen

The Co-design for All course is a free online programme on how to put together a case study proposal using a co-design approach. It is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning about co-design methods and how to apply them in any real life scenario.

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The Co-design for All course is a free online programme on how to put together a case study proposal using a co-design approach. It is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning about co-design methods and how to apply them in any real life scenario.

By the end of the course, you will have learned how to put together a case study proposal using co-design. This will be achieved by learning how to adapt and apply these methods to your chosen real life scenario and by producing materials contextualized to it.

This course is a direct outcome from the EU funded TRIPS project (grant number 875588) and builds on the experiences of creating case studies for accessible public transport. The main aim of the TRIPS project is to design, describe and demonstrate practical steps to empower people with mobility challenges to play a central role in the design of inclusive digital mobility solutions. More information on the project can be found here https://trips-project.eu.

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Syllabus

Welcome and introduction to the course
The co in co-design
A process informed by research
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Identity and vision
Set a target
Understanding decision landscapes
How to come up with change propositions as a group
Communicating your work
Visual note taking
Because we consider visual note taking as a learnable skill we also put sketchning forward as an extra module in this course.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Suitable for professionals and students who are interested in applying co-design methods
Covers visual note taking as an essential skill in co-design
Outcome of the EU-funded TRIPS project, which focused on inclusive digital mobility solutions
Instructors have expertise in co-design and accessible public transport
Provides a framework for developing and communicating co-design case study proposals

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Learners who complete Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Product Designer
Product Designers use design thinking, user research, prototyping, and testing to design and develop new products that meet user needs. This course can help Product Designers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more successful and innovative products. Additionally, this course can help Product Designers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating design ideas.
User Experience Designer
User Experience Designers (UX Designers) focus on improving the user experience of websites, apps, and other digital products. This course can help UX Designers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more user-friendly and effective products. Additionally, this course can help UX Designers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating design ideas.
Service Designer
Service Designers design and improve services, such as healthcare, education, and banking. This course can help Service Designers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more effective and user-centric services. Additionally, this course can help Service Designers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating design ideas.
Interaction Designer
Interaction Designers design the interactions between users and digital products. This course can help Interaction Designers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more intuitive and user-friendly interactions. Additionally, this course can help Interaction Designers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating design ideas.
Design Researcher
Design Researchers conduct research to understand user needs and inform the design process. This course can help Design Researchers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the research process, which can lead to more relevant and actionable insights. Additionally, this course can help Design Researchers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating research findings.
Design Manager
Design Managers lead and manage design teams. This course can help Design Managers learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more successful and innovative design projects. Additionally, this course can help Design Managers develop essential skills in visual note taking and sketching, which are valuable skills for communicating design ideas.
Product Manager
Product Managers manage the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for Product Managers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the product development process, which can lead to more successful and innovative products.
Strategic Designer
Strategic Designers use design thinking to solve complex business problems. This course may be useful for Strategic Designers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the strategic planning process, which can lead to more effective and user-centric strategies.
Innovation Consultant
Innovation Consultants help organizations develop and implement new products and services. This course may be useful for Innovation Consultants who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the innovation process, which can lead to more successful and innovative solutions.
Social Designer
Social Designers use design to address social and environmental problems. This course may be useful for Social Designers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more effective and sustainable solutions.
Design Educator
Design Educators teach design thinking and design methods to students. This course may be useful for Design Educators who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve students in the learning process, which can lead to more effective and engaging learning experiences.
UX Researcher
UX Researchers conduct research to understand user needs and inform the design process. This course may be useful for UX Researchers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the research process, which can lead to more relevant and actionable insights.
Information Architect
Information Architects organize and structure information to make it easy for users to find and understand. This course may be useful for Information Architects who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the information architecture process, which can lead to more user-friendly and effective websites and apps.
Web Designer
Web Designers design and develop websites. This course may be useful for Web Designers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more user-friendly and effective websites.
Graphic designer
Graphic Designers create visual content, such as logos, brochures, and websites. This course may be useful for Graphic Designers who want to learn how to use co-design methods to involve users in the design process, which can lead to more effective and engaging visual content.

Reading list

We've selected nine books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice.
Provides a comprehensive overview of participatory design (PD), a user-centered design approach that involves users in the design process. It covers the principles, methods, and tools of PD, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this approach.
Provides a practical guide to creating participatory museums, which are museums that emphasize engaging visitors in the design and delivery of museum experiences.
Provides a comprehensive overview of service design, a design approach that focuses on creating services that are both useful and desirable.
Provides a practical guide to design thinking, which human-centered design approach that emphasizes creativity and innovation.
Provides a comprehensive guide to sketchnoting, a visual note-taking technique that can be used to capture and communicate ideas.
Provides an overview of the principles of simplicity in design, technology, business, and life.
Provides a comprehensive handbook on universal design, including guidelines and best practices for creating accessible environments.
Provides a practical guide to value proposition design, a method for creating products and services that are valuable to customers.

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