Design A Doodad: Solving Human Problems

Human problems come in all scales and applications, we are going to dive into a speedy design charette in groups by introducing (or giving you a refresher) on the design thinking process. Whether you are in UX design, product design, in architecture, or none of the above–the process is similar. For this charette, we’re going to keep things mostly analog to flex that design muscle! We will also introduce you to tools that can help you build cool solutions.

ABOUT DESIGNER(S)

Chitsanzo Lamba-Isaac is an aspiring product manager and a creative soul deeply passionate about design, learning, and the transformative power of technology. With her life’s journey revolving around one purpose: helping people and printing communities. With over fifteen years of experience in various design field, Chits has taught students in both Malawi and the US.

Erike De Veyra, designer, project manager, and founder/head coach of Design Gym, demystifying design to designers of all ages and levels through tools, activities, workshops, experiences, and providing expertise to increase access and representation in the design industry. Erike uses (her twenty years) of training and experience in architecture to design and develop initiatives, public programs, and experiences for clients and the design curious.

Design a Doodad is a Design Gym (@designgym.co ) series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer. Flex your creativity with us!

Age Requirement: All ages, any youth 14 and under should be accompanied by a grown up

Design Level: [take the quiz!] Ranging from curious, enthusiast, converted + professional

Design Discipline/Interest: UX/UI design, community design, design thinking

Accessibility:

• There is a zero-step entrance into the building with steps and chair lift to bring you to our floor.
• Upon reaching our floor it ramps down to our studio.
• The building was an existing building, in our space there is small 1.5- to 3-inch lip between the two areas of our space that has been highlighted with purple light to see the change in levels.
• One accessible bathroom are available on our floor.
• Please reach out with other specific accessibility questions or requests and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Available on-site:

• Two bathrooms on our level, with one (1) accessible bathroom.
• There is a communal kitchen with a sink, microwave, and a refrigerator.
• Water fountain and refilling station.

is located in the Norris Square neighborhood in North Philadelphia/Olde Kensington area of Philadelphia.

Walking: Cross-streets of Hancock and Berks.

Biking:

• Bring your bike into the building, or use the bike room is in the loading dock area along Hancock Street
• Indego Bike Stations available at 2nd & Norris Sts (2 blocks away), Front & Berks Sts/Berks MFL (3 blocks away)

Accessible via SEPTA:

• Berks stop on the Market-Frankford Line (3 blocks away)
• Bus Route: 3 on Berks Street, 57 on N. American Street (2 blocks away)

Driving:

Street parking is available immediately on the block of the building, and two-hour parking north of Berks Street.

Health Precautions:

• Masks are optional, but are encouraged for any attendees who choose to wear one. We respect our guests choices on this matter.
• If you are not feeling well, please consider wearing a mask or joining us at the next event.

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