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Human-centered System Change

At ThinkPlace, we believe that those for whom we design must be those with whom we design. As human-centered design (HCD) practitioners, we know this approach works. HCD is a co-creative method that places people at the heart of the design process, especially those historically excluded from resources and power. For nearly two decades, we’ve developed a toolkit for scaled system change with equity at the center. We explore systems through human perspectives, map relationships, identify opportunities, and create pathways to shift systems over time, engaging ecosystems for meaningful change.

How Can We Help?

  • Human-Centered Design Principles: Learn to design for impact and equity with a focus on human-centered design principles.
  • Empathy and Lived Experience: Engage through empathy interviews, personas, and journey maps to integrate lived experiences.
  • Rapid Ideation: Transform human insights into design opportunities through quick brainstorming and ideation sessions.
  • Lived Experience Integration: Center lived experience in design by creating representative teams, hosting data walks, and developing personas.

Learn more about how we approach Human-centered System Change