Design to make a difference: How do we foster a culture of belonging?
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Design to make a difference: How do we foster a culture of belonging?
Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities (Stanford d.school Library)
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To create something that others want to join and support, we have to remember a core tenet: communities function best and are most durable when they’re helping members to be more successful in some way in a connected and dynamic world.
Charles Vogl • The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging
Following are ten foolproof ways to nurture your community that have served me.
- be present and listen
- take initiative and be accountable
- eat together: communal dinner with questions prepped ahead of time
- give gifts
- inspire fun, play, and adventure
- design spaces for belonging: “Designing intentional spaces is at the root of belonging. It’s the physical