Playbook / Design practices / Participatory Design Research
Participatory Design Research
Research approach where people with lived experience co-design research framing, analysis, and outputs rather than only participating as respondents.
Tips
1. Engage lived-experience contributors throughout research lifecycle.
2. Prepare draft materials to enable meaningful input
Ensure trauma-informed facilitation
The practice helps you
Build Trust
Create consistent, transparent experiences that foster user confidence
Deliver Delight
Create emotionally engaging or enjoyable experiences for
Drive Engagement
Encourage interaction and sustained user interest
Examples of practice
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