Co-creating the Future of Innovative Education
World Design Capital ~ Capital Mundial del Diseño San Diego Tijuana ~ 2024
World Design Capital ~ Capital Mundial del Diseño San Diego Tijuana ~ 2024
Co-creating a future of Innovative Education
San Diego - Tijuana World Design Capital 2024
As a part of the World Design Capital 2024 community initiatives we invite you to join us for a transformative one-day workshop on June 9th in San Diego, blending Design Thinking and play frameworks. Dive into redefining educational paradigms, celebrating regional design, and fostering cross-border collaboration.
Explore six pillars challenging rigid boundaries, from immersive design thinking to tangible prototypes.
Our initiative prioritizes cultural competency, and regional accessibility, ensuring inclusive participation from diverse communities.
Be part of a community-driven effort to re-imagine education, amplify local talent, and address key challenges in Design for Education & Youth and Design in Science & Technology for the San Diego-Tijuana Region.
Space is limited* Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a movement that envisions a future where educational boundaries are imaginary and learning knows no limits!
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The open call encourages the active engagement of individuals passionate about reshaping educational paradigms in the region. By fostering collaboration among this varied audience, the initiative aims to harness collective insights and
design thinking principles to address and innovate in the realm of education. It invites a diverse group of participants,
including educators, parents, local designers, community leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts from both regions. -
The 4-hour agenda, running from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm with a 50-minute lunch break, ensures a comprehensive and
immersive workshop experience. It allows participants to actively engage in the design thinking process, aiming to
transform education in the San Diego-Tijuana region. By addressing key areas such as Design for Education & Youth
and Design in Science & Technology, the initiative celebrates local expertise and cultivates innovative solutions
tailored to the unique needs of the region. The tangible prototypes created during the workshop will serve as visible
manifestations of this impact, contributing to a more equitable, just, and creatively vibrant San Diego-Tijuana community -
Attending 'Borders Are Imaginary' offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in redefining education within the San Diego-Tijuana region. Here's why you shouldn't miss it:
Engage in Transformative Learning: Dive into the design thinking process, exploring innovative solutions and challenging conventional educational boundaries.
Celebrate Local Talent: Connect with and celebrate the diverse talent of designers and educators in the San Diego-Tijuana region, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Cultivate Cross-Border Collaboration: Participate in cross-border networking opportunities and continuous digital collaboration, contributing to a more connected and inclusive educational ecosystem.
Shape the Future of Education: Your participation will directly contribute to reshaping educational models that foster creativity and embrace cross-disciplinary innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the region.
Be Inspired: Immerse yourself in a dynamic and creative environment, gaining inspiration and new perspectives that can fuel your own professional and personal growth.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a movement that envisions a future where educational boundaries are imaginary and learning knows no limits! -
Facilitation will be available in both English and Spanish to foster inclusivity and effective communication among
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Come join us at the San Diego Made Factory - a cool creative space for makers, artists, remote workers, and small businesses to create, gather, and collaborate: https://sandiegomade.org/
Address: 2031 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92113
*By registering for the event you agree to our Terms and Conditions
Immersive Design Thinking Workshop Agenda
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Session 1
Empathize: Exploration of Educational Paradigms
• What is empathy? Why is it crucial to design for the user first?
• User research and empathy map for regional challenges -
Session 2
Defining a Problem Statement: Redefining Boundaries in Education
• What is the define stage and why is it necessary? What is a meaningful problem statement?
• Collaborative exercises on educational challenges using a Systems Thinking approach -
Session 3
Ideation: Collaboration without borders
• What is ideation? What are the 7 rules for effective brainstorming? Guidance on using the
concepts of diverging and converging and the UNbox-inn framework -
Session 4
Prototyping: Tangible Prototypes as Imaginative Representations of Future Models Educational Transformation & Innovation
• What is user experience design (UX) and guidance on creating tangible prototypes using play as a tool
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Session 5
Testing: Cross-border Collaboration as a Cornerstone of Educational Innovation
• What is testing and tools to test and iterate.
• Testing using the 3 lenses of Design Thinking - Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability -
Celebrating Design and Designers in the Region
• Group pitches - Breaking Away from Traditional Paradigms Using the Framework - What, Why, How, Wow
• Acknowledgments, Next Steps, Closing Remarks, and Networking
Join us!
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Imagine it.
The initiative actively encourages stakeholder participation from both sides of the border through inclusive methodologies, multilingual support and tailored workshops. It emphasizes cultural competency and leverages design thinking principles to empower participants in addressing regional challenges and fostering a mindset shift.
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Build it.
Experience a collaborative platform for ideation and prototyping. Through a multidisciplinary approach and tangible outcomes, it amplifies the impact and innovation of local talent, contributing to a creatively vibrant community.
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Grow it.
Join us for cross-border networking and continuous digital collaboration as we showcase and celebrate design and designers in the San Diego-Tijuana region, aiming to redefine educational models that foster creativity and embrace cross-disciplinary innovation.
Meet The Facilitators
Facilitator
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Jarazet is a Design Thinking and Certified Agile Leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing innovative frameworks across Mexico, the US, and Europe.
She has also led global agile teams and co-founded several innovation-related initiatives.
Jarazet is passionate about the power of education to transform the world and has coached Design Thinking in multiple contexts and organizations, including IDEO U. She is also Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego California.
Jarazet is the creator of several methodologies and frameworks that use the power of deliberative play to drive human-centered innovation, such as the Super Epic Collaboration Game, UNbox-inn Creativity Process, and co-creator of Playnnovation and the Innovator's Mindsets Framework.
Co-facilitator
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Allison Case has over 10 years of experience in the education field. She holds a BA in Intercultural Studies and a Masters in Teaching, along with certifications in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL).
She has taught TK-3rd grades in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Rome, Italy.
She is Passionate about equipping the next generation as they learn and grow together, Allison brings dedication and enthusiasm to her role in education.
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Special Thanks to San Diego Made Factory for helping us host the event!
San Diego Made Factory is a cool creative space for makers, artists, remote workers, and small businesses to create, gather, and collaborate!