udesign.masterclass

At our UDesign workshop on Safety & Inclusion, kids engaged in hands-on activities aimed at fostering empathy, teamwork, and critical thinking. They explored real-life scenarios that highlighted the experiences and challenges of diverse groups—including individuals with disabilities or those from different cultural backgrounds—using the short stories graphical book “How to Design a Fair Shared City?” by The Heinrich Böll Foundation and Women Public Space Prague (WPS Prague). This inspiring resource, available online for free, comes highly recommended! (check if theyhave insta account and we could tag them)

Afterward, participants analyzed different streets and public spaces to find ways to make them more sustainable. They also studied how to incorporate these elements into site plans for the park they are designing as part of their project. In the process, they learned about scale and improved their technical drawing skills, adding a practical dimension to their creative solutions for safety and inclusion.

This workshop encouraged kids to see the world from new perspectives, strengthen their problem-solving abilities, and collaborate meaningfully with their peers. By addressing real-world challenges, they gained a deeper understanding and felt empowered to drive positive change in their communities.

A huge thank you to and for supporting this initiative through the Innovation Prize 2024-25