LCD Weekly Issue - 038 -Recap Cohort 5
⛰️ Words from the mountains
Two weeks ago, we completed Cohort 5 of our course "Shifting from Human to Life-Centered Design." This cohort was particularly special because it was primarily led by our volunteer, Alice. In the previous cohort, we recognized the need to redesign several aspects of the course, and Alice was eager to take the lead. We reviewed the customer experience and redesigned the course, improving structure and flow.
The participants made the course a very special space by opening up and showing vulnerability. They connected through life experiences and the projects they worked on. Every Friday session was a joy! We also had significant age gaps, spreading wisdom from the early 20s to the 60s.
The course is project-based, meaning each participant selects a project to begin their Life-Centered Design Journey. The projects are fantastic—creative and filled with LCD! Below, you can read about and discover the projects of Cohort 5.
Chatty Pot : Litsening to nature. Bringing humans and nature into dialogue.
Collaborating with bamboo for the sit spot design.
How might a relationship with nature help someone with a TBI (traumatic brain injury) reshape how to be in a relationship with their new existence?
Moss as a designer. What if Moss was designing public spaces?
Wild OS : Kids tech, more connection with nature and the outdoors.
Education for sustainability, with nature.
How might we celebrate indigenous wisdom to inspire humans to protect Lake Michigan?
Alpine Ecosystem: A Non-Human Persona Library.
We have our waiting list open for our 6 Cohort next Spring! Feel free to join if you are interested! Also, many fun things will happen exclusively for the waiting list members! Sing up here.
🐅 LCD in the Wild - 5 Minute Beach Cleanup
I have been following the 5-Minute Beach Clean-Up since its beginnings. As the name implies, this Costa Rican initiative started as a simple movement anyone could do. Over the years, it has grown into a wonderful non-profit organization.
Its mission is to " globally address plastic pollution in the oceans through educational awareness and the implementation of strategic actions, striving to achieve a sustainable marine environment free from plastic waste."
I love their art installation of plastic fossils; check it out here.
"Shifting from Human to Life-Centered Design" Spring Course
Join us for our sixth cohort, launching in March/April of next year!
Signing up will ensure you'll be among the first to receive important updates. You'll also receive biweekly LCD inspiration and gain access to two exclusive webinars just for members on the waiting list. Embrace this opportunity to connect with others in our vibrant WhatsApp community!
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That is all for this week!
See you next Monday!
Jeroen and Marce
