Designing Connections: Unleashing Community Engagement with Tania Allen
In this episode, host Terrance Ruth welcomes Professor Tania Allen to explore the power of design as a catalyst for community engagement. Together, they delve into Tania's journey, the importance of community engagement, and practical ways to empower residents through design thinking.
Questions for Discussion:
Questions for Discussion:
- Why Community Engagement Matters: Tania explains the significance of leveraging design to activate and engage communities, highlighting the importance of this approach in local government.
- Participatory and Co-Creative Processes: Tania clarifies the concepts of participatory and co-creative processes, emphasizing how these approaches empower residents and foster a sense of ownership.
- Social Change from the Ground Up: Terrance and Tania discuss the benefits of a "ground-up" approach in driving social change, particularly by focusing on the human experience at the community level.
About our Guest:
Tania Allen is an associate professor of media arts, Design, and Technology and director of graduate programs in media, arts, design, and technology.
Tania Allen is an associate professor of media arts, Design, and Technology and director of graduate programs in media, arts, design, and technology.
