Empathy in Design
Students are encouraged to engage directly with the communities they aim to serve, fostering a deeper understanding of their emotional needs. By practicing deep listening and open-ended questioning, they uncover powerful stories that drive a sense of urgency to address overlooked issues. This approach not only enhances their design process but also equips them with tools to navigate personal uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.In this clip
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Sarah Stein Greenberg - Spark Curiosity, Creativity and Connection to Cultivate Positive Change.
Related Questions
How can empathy transform difficult conversations?
How do your students, do you encourage them to go into the field to actually engage with the problem that they're trying to solve?
How might the "Winning Move of Vulnerability" — specifically the act of speaking one's "Contextualized Truth" and "Aim to Fulfill" — shift individuals from a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state to a more parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state, thereby opening pathways for dialogue rather than condemnation?