Introduction to Co-Design

Duration: 1 Hour

Delivery Type: Online

Workshop Overview:

This workshop introduces the foundational concepts of co-design and explores how these can be adapted and enriched by the principles and values of First Nations people and communities. It emphasises respect, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity, aiming to bridge the gap between Western design methodologies and First Nations knowledge systems. Participants will learn how to approach co-design in a way that honours First Nations perspectives, ensuring designs are culturally safe, inclusive, and community driven.

Workshop Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the core principles of co-design.

2. Appreciate the importance of integrating First Nations ways of being and doing in design processes.

3. Gain insights into how to build the conditions for genuine collaboration with First Nations communities.

4. Learn how to respectfully apply First Nations knowledge and practices within a design context.