How do you evaluate and improve your participatory design practice and skills?

who needs goals? just dive into a project and hope for the best! objectives? let’s just say “make it cool” and call it a day. target users? more like target practice! if you ask them what they want, they might just ask for a unicorn. measuring success? easy—just count the likes on your post and call it a win! ????

The secret to a successful participatory design project is to start with a clearly defined goal and framework. Meaningful cooperation is facilitated by clearly defining goals, understanding the requirements and ambitions of target users, and successfully involving stakeholders.

I think there's one big step before starting any project: figuring out how you feel about the topic. Some investigative questions off the top of my head: *ahem* Why are you a designer in the first place - to help or wield power? Were you trained academically and, if so, what were the biases of that institution? What core experiences have shaped you? What have you built in the past and how was it biased? What are your opinions on The Hard Stuff surrounding this project? What life circumstances drive you into a scarcity mindset - financial instability, loss of power? Who do you ask questions to when you're at a loss and what is their view on the world? To help others well, know yourself first and tell your team where you need support.

Since participation is at the core of this approach, practitioners and facilitators must choose tools and methods that enable inclusive and collaborative conversation(s). The key is to not over-intellectualize the process and remember that participants/stakeholders may resist if the tool makes them feel 'less than.' Practitioners and facilitators should focus on redefining traditional tools and methods for their participants and let go of jargon to make participation easier. Keep it simple. Less is more in participatory design because people have stories to tell, and all you need is to give them a prompt!

methods? just grab whatever’s lying around! who cares about context? throw in a survey, a focus group, and a magic eight ball. if it doesn’t work, blame the budget! adapt? nah, just stick to what you like—who has time for flexibility? we’re not yoga instructors! ??♂?

Selecting the appropriate techniques and resources is essential to the success of participatory design because it is such a dynamic process. I've found that getting deep insights and promoting teamwork is?greatly enhanced by combining workshops and interviews. The art is in adjusting your strategy to the particular project needs and participant dynamics. Being adaptable and willing to change tactics in response to participant input guarantees a more successful and inclusive design process.

preparation is overrated! just wing it and hope nobody notices! materials? who needs them when you have charisma? establish rapport? just show up with snacks and hope for the best! managing conflicts? let them fight it out—it’s more entertaining! ????

The main goal of participatory design is to create a welcoming and cooperative atmosphere. The process must be properly prepared to be successful. Setting goals, creating a sense of responsibility, and providing information about the goal, procedure, and expectations all help to set the stage. Establishing a connection and confidence is essential to the?free flow of ideas and conversation. Expert solution to conflicts is yet another essential element to maintaining momentum. When everyone feels appreciated and included during the participatory design activities, it's a fulfilling trip.

When preparing, I like to provide context, highlighting aspects such as: - the main problems that we must solve; - what already exists of construction that we can anchor ourselves to (whether internal or external); - what are the output expectations; - what is the main value of being a collaborative dynamic.

The effectiveness of participatory design is largely dependent on the careful synthesis and analysis of the data that is collected. Finding trends and themes and comparing the findings with other sources guarantee a solid basis for useful insights. Effective communication requires using models, reports, and presentations to visually represent the findings.

analyzing is for nerds! just glance at the data and declare victory! patterns? more like spaghetti on a wall—throw it all together and see what sticks! communicate results? nah, just doodle it and call it art. who needs insights when you have vibes?

For this type of dynamics, I usually use two types of data analysis: - coding: where the main findings will emerge from data. (requires a more senior team); - triangulation: where we will rationalize the data to reach conclusions on specific topics (suitable for all seniority levels).

A participatory design project's ability to evaluate and improve its results is essential to its success. Your focus on combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies shows that you have taken a well-rounded approach. Including people in the assessment procedure is essential to getting insightful information. I think that to?pinpoint areas in need of development, it is essential to reflect on one's strengths and shortcomings. Lesson sharing and documentation are essential for ongoing education and project improvement.

evaluating is just a fancy word for second-guessing! if it flops, just say it was “experimental.” involve participants? what if they have opinions? let’s keep it a mystery! strengths and weaknesses? it’s all about the aesthetic, baby!??♀?

Costumamos avaliar de três formas: - desenhando protocolos específicos; - preenchendo matriz de prioriza??o; - vota??o entre os stakeholders.

let’s be real—just make sure you have a good Wi-Fi connection, and you’ll be fine! who cares about the process when you can just post a selfie? if it goes south, just say it’s “disruptive innovation.” cheers to chaos! ??

After the process, it is important to establish rounds of feedback to identify how the process went and what to improve for the next ones.