WDO has partnered with Digital Society School, the founders of the Global Goals Jam, to launch the first World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) Mini-Jam – a collection of one-day design sprints around the world where creative teams will work together to address local challenges around the Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
A toolkit has been prepared to help you craft an event that can be held over the course of an afternoon, or a full day, depending on which methods you use and how deep you dive in. Depending on your time, workspace and the network available to you, you can customize your Mini-Jam as simply or as elaborately as you want. What we value most is bringing together people from different disciplines and backgrounds, to create a conversation and collaboration that includes multiple perspectives.
The first part focuses on identifying a local challenge, the second part is to assess the possible impact of your challenge. This should help you create a brief.
The Global Goals Jam is an initiative established in 2016 by the Digital Society School in the Netherlands. The #GlobalGoalsJam is a two-day event that empowers people to create direct impact on the Global Goals by solving local challenges relevant to their own context. The “WIDD 2019 Mini-Jam” employs the same design method in a more compact one-day event. It can also easily be held over the course of just an afternoon (depending on how deep you wish to dive into your topic).
To start, you’ll need a physical space to comfortably seat participants. You’ll also want to consider:
– Reliable Internet access for all participants
– Access to the methods, tools and templates we will provide you with, as well as basic design tools such as post-its (lots of ’em!), blank paper, markers, tape etc.
– At least one local official organizer to coordinate the event
– Snacks
For more info on How to Host a Jam
To participate in a Jam, you’ll need to register for the local event happening near you. If an event is taking place in your area, you will be able to sign up as a participant and register your name and expertise. More information will then be shared by the host.
For more info on How to Participate in a Jam
We’ll use Slack to help participants, teams and organizers communicate and connect efficiently. By joining WIDD, you become part of the Global Goals Jam community:
It’ll be important to properly document your design process. We believe that this information will be key in order to provide legacy to future designers on your ideas. Make sure you have a smartphone, paper and pencil by your side and take notes of insights and outputs.
Send your sketches, ideas, pictures and videos to widd@wdo.org
