Co-designing with communities

Join the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity for a panel exploring how inclusive, community-led innovation can transform urban futures. This session will spotlight collaborative work with residents, communities, and local governments to co-design solutions to pressing challenges – from improving women’s safety in public spaces to inclusive, affordable communal eating spaces. Panellists will share how participatory research methods and creative engagements allow them to unlock valuable local knowledge and drive meaningful change with regard to sustainability and equity. Discover how design becomes a powerful tool for justice, regeneration, and prosperity when shaped jointly with communities. This is a conversation for anyone passionate about designing better urban futures, together.

Speakers:

Dr Hanna Baumann
Principal Research Fellow at the IGP (moderator)

Madeleine Kessler
Architect & Curator

Dr Eve Avdoulos
Urban Research Lead and Senior Associate, We Made That

Twinkle Jayakumar
UCL Citizen Scientist

Dave Sohanpal
Who came to the UK as a refugee