Co-designing with communities, presented by Institute for Global Prosperity, UCL
Join the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity for a panel exploring how inclusive, community-led innovation can transform urban futures.
| Dates | Sat 7 Jun 2025 |
| Times | 4–5pm |
| Space | Screening Room |
| Price | £5 |
This session will spotlight collaborative work with residents, communities, and local governments to co-design solutions to pressing challenges – from improving women’s safety in public spaces to inclusive, affordable communal eating spaces. Panellists will share how participatory research methods and creative engagements allow them to unlock valuable local knowledge and drive meaningful change with regard to sustainability and equity. Discover how design becomes a powerful tool for justice, regeneration, and prosperity when shaped jointly with communities. This is a conversation for anyone passionate about designing better urban futures, together.
Speakers:
Dr Hanna Baumann
Principal Research Fellow at the IGP (moderator
Madeleine Kessler
Architect & Curator
Dr Eve Avdoulos
Urban Research Lead and Senior Associate, We Made That
Twinkle Jayakumar
UCL Citizen Scientist
Dave Sohanpal
who came to the UK as a refugee
Ticket information
Session tickets are free if purchased in conjunction with a Biennale admission ticket, or £5 without an admission ticket.
Please note, your discount will be applied at checkout. Session tickets do not include admission to the Biennale.
Sessions start promptly in The Screening Room at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes before the session starts to avoid disappointment.