Publications
Building Co-Production Workshops
March 25, 2026
What It's About
A review of strategies for ethical co-design with vulnerable populations to ensure respectful and meaningful collaboration.
Why It Matters
This allows for a review of effective co-design practices to inform and improve our collaborative research approach.
Key Takeaways
This review gave insight into the complexities and considerations involved in ethical co-design research.
Nhan, R., et al., (2026)., From Papers to Practice: Preparing for Meaningful Collaborations with Youth., DXD Design Medium
Branding For Next Steps
March 26, 2026
What It's About
The process of creating an identity design with collaboration from designers, social workers, child and youth care professionals, researchers, and youth collaborators.
Why It Matters
This process fosters mutual learning among design students, researchers, community partners, and youth.
Key Takeaways
Shows how a branding exercise can turn into a study of how visual communication, social care research, and community voices intersect to build trust.
Wiebe, B., et al., (2026)., Interdisciplinary Approaches to Identity Design in the Next Steps Project., DXD Design Medium
Visualizing Youth's Transition to Adulthood
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