This year, Design Thinking pushed me to think critically about how I approach my work and as the fellowship draws to a close, there’s a great opportunity to continue practicing and applying the parts of Design Thinking that I’ve found most meaningful. Here are three aspects of Design Thinking I’m particularly grateful to have learned […]
Five Insights from Working with Sinai-Grace Guild Community Development Corporation During the COVID-19 Outbreak
It’s another day of isolation. For the past week, we’ve only spoken in-person with the other people living in our households. Daily news, healthcare notices, and economic alerts are now a daily source of anxiety. Businesses, public spaces, and crowded events […]
Spotting critters throughout Detroit is one of my favorite things. It breaks up my day and forces me to slow down, get curious, and connect with my surroundings for a moment. Encounters with local wildlife have taught me a lot about Detroit’s environment, both built and natural, so here’s my quick and personal guide to […]
As part of our first challenge project this fall, the Conference Design Team was presented with the design question, “How might we co-design a leadership experience that piques the interest and engagement of high-school youth city-wide?” This question propelled us as we connected with students and beyond to listen and learn through utilizing a human-centered […]
