Co-Design Canvas: A proven design tool for societal impact

The Co-Design Canvas is a practical and user-friendly tool that supports flexible planning, conducting, and evaluating of co-design processes for multi-stakeholder coalitions and facilitators, encouraging coalitions to discuss and consider eight co-design variables and find common ground and align their perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.

Societal challenges are pressing and impact everyone, including politicians, citizens, government officials, business professionals, NGOs, designers, and researchers. These challenges are complex and multifaceted, as no single stakeholder or organization can solely be held accountable. The interconnectedness and constant evolution of these challenges lead to their neglect and hinder stakeholders from making crucial decisions.

To address these challenges effectively, the Co-Design Canvas is a practical and user-friendly tool that supports flexible planning, conducting, and evaluating of co-design processes for multi-stakeholder coalitions and facilitators. It encourages coalitions to discuss and consider eight co-design variables, which include:

- Understanding the context and needs of the stakeholders involved.
- Engaging stakeholders in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
- Creating shared ownership and commitment among stakeholders.
- Fostering diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Balancing different interests and priorities.
- Ensuring transparency and accountability in decision-making.
- Adapting and iterating the co-design process based on feedback and learning.
- Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the co-design process.

The accompanying manual provides guidance and resources to help individuals and organizations navigate these variables and foster effective collaboration in addressing societal challenges. By utilizing the Co-Design Canvas and its accompanying manual, stakeholders can engage in open and transparent dialogue, explore diverse perspectives, and work together to create solutions that address the complex and interconnected issues facing our society.

Dimension: 200 x 250 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789063696788