Introduction to Community-Led Co-Design
Guidelines and best practices by Inclusive Design Research Centre
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Phases of consultation
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Areas of impact
Added on July 8, 2025
Summary
A short article by the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) on the purpose and benefits of co-design, with a few basic tips for getting started. The article discusses how community-led co-design can promote greater engagement between researchers, designers, and community members, ultimately leading to a more effective outcome and a more engaged citizenry. It also addresses how solutions created outside a community and then imposed on it can leave unmet needs for citizens. The article is on IDRC’s Community-Led Co-Design Kit website, so users can access all their related resources using the menus at the top of the page, as well.