Life-Centered Design Course

The Life-Centered Design Course is a 6-week program tailored for innovation directors, sustainability and social impact leaders, project managers, entrepreneurs, business students, and funders interested on implementing a holistic design methodology for triple-impact projects.

Participants will develop competencies in systems thinking, user-centered design, biomimicry, nature-based solutions, and stakeholder mapping.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to showcase the regenerative potential of their projects, applying insights to both personal and organizational contexts.

COURSE DETAILS

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COURSE DETAILS 〰️

Life-Centered Design Course
✓ Live Virtual Classes with discussion groups
✓ Connect with ReFi's Community though exclusive events
✓ Earn a Blockchain-Based Certificate of Accomplishment

    • Introduction to Place-Based Design

    • Analyzing the Living Components of a Place

    • Identifying Key Ecological Systems

    • Social Systems and Community Dynamics

    • Techniques for Assessing Regenerative Potential

    • Case Studies of Regenerative Projects

    • Overview of SWOT Analysis

    • Importance in Regenerative Design

    • Gathering Data from Place Analysis

    • Identifying Key Factors Influencing the Project

    • Structuring Information for Clarity

    • Techniques for Effective Analysis

    • Translating SWOT Analysis into Actionable Insights

    • Addressing Challenges Identified in the SWOT Analysis

    • Core Concepts of Regenerative Design

    • Differentiating from Traditional Design Approaches

    • Identifying Stakeholders and Their Interests

    • Mapping Short, Medium, and Long-Term Objectives

    • Aligning Community and Ecological Goals

    • Strategies for Collaborative Capacity Building

    • Embedding Values for Sustainable Impact

    • Designing for Future Generations

    • Brainstorming and Ideation Methods

    • Co-Creation Sessions

    • Categorizing and Evaluating Opportunities

    • Tools for Opportunity Mapping

    • Assessing Potential Impact of Opportunities

    • Evaluating Feasibility and Resource Requirements

    • Techniques for Prioritizing Opportunities

    • Creating an Action Plan Based on Prioritization

    • Principles of Experimentation in Design

    • Identifying Key Touchpoints

    • Designing Products and Services Aligned with Regenerative Goals

    • User Experience and Value Delivery

    • Planning and Executing Experiments

    • Monitoring and Adjusting Based on Feedback

    • Defining Success Metrics for Experiments

    • Techniques for Effective Measurement and Analysis

    • Understanding the OKR Framework

    • Importance in Project Management

    • Techniques for Defining Objectives and Key Results

    • Aligning OKRs with Project Goals

    • Identifying and Selecting Relevant KPIs

    • Linking KPIs to OKRs

    • Building and Implementing the Initial Experiment

    • Scaling or Pivoting Based on Experiment Results

    • Continuous Improvement and Adaptation Strategies

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