The Underbelly

The deep thoughts and inner reflections of the Design Impact squad

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I was supposed to sit in on this yesterday but didn’t feel well. Three primary questions were asked: 

Where are the gaps in the field? What organizational models are successful? and How can we educate the next generation of designers to do this work? - See more at: http://arts.gov/video/social-impact-design-now-supporting-next-generation-practitioners#sthash.l6QvxsNf.dpuf

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Great article on why community organizing is essential when talking about systemic change and moving whole communities out of poverty. It makes me wonder if we could forge deeper relationships with amazing community organizers in our city and there are reminders in here for our potential work with Families First, OTR and even Kellogg. 

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Jon Kolko; interaction design and design synthesis.

Great (but long) essay on Synthesis techniques…some good stuff here that adds to and reinforces how we work–also good language that can support explaining the importance of synthesis.

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kate: This is awesome. It includes super helpful ways to articulate nad communicate about what we are already doing inherently, as well as new tools we can apply (Sarah: see “Insight Combination” at the bottom.  Seems like a sweet way to move from synthesis to ideation.)  Thanks for sharing this Ramsey.

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Jon Kolko; interaction design and design synthesis.

Great (but long) essay on Synthesis techniques...some good stuff here that adds to and reinforces how we work--also good language that can support explaining the importance of synthesis.

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Synthesis

The second stage in the Design Thinking process.

The first 1:20 is a nice video overview of synthesis.

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When I travel the country speaking to high school and college students about exactly what they need to do to become financially successful in life I always begin my presentation by asking three questions: “How many want to be financially successful in life?” “How many think they will be financially successful in life?” Almost every…

An “interesting” perspective on the differences between class. Something we could bring forward and discuss in groups about what is right, and what is oh so wrong about this article, and ones like it. The danger of a single story, position taking, gross simplifications and all. 

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By adopting a model from business, nonprofit organizations can launch, test, and implement new programs and services more efficiently. Includes magazine extras.

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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Sarah shared this as a good potential fund opportunity for proven and scaleable models

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Inclusive Design Practice: Parent Incentives

Include parent/community member incentives into the project budget!

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Greater Good Studio – Design for the front lines

Great blog post by our friends at Greater Good Studios in Chicago about the importance of engaging front line social sector workers as the ultimate experts.

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Greater Good Studio – Design for the front lines

Great blog post by our friends at Greater Good Studios in Chicago about the importance of engaging front line social sector workers as the ultimate experts.

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When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Linking Intent to Impact - Impact Design Hub

Over the last few weeks, we’ve introduced the idea of “design for equity” and described why it is an important framework for practitioners involved in community-engaged work. We have talked a lot about what it means to have a more equitable design process, from the words that we use to the power of communities in(...)

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Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

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