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COMMUNITY DESIGN#1
A collaborative approach to designing spaces that meet the needs and aspirations of the community.
STAKEHOLDER#2
Any individual or group with an interest in the project's outcome, including community members and sponsors.
LEADERSHIP#3
The ability to guide and inspire a team towards achieving project goals and fostering collaboration.
TEAM COLLABORATION#4
Working together effectively as a team to achieve shared objectives, leveraging diverse skills and perspectives.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT#5
The discipline of planning, executing, and closing projects effectively and efficiently.
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT#6
A systematic process to identify and analyze the needs of a community to inform design decisions.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT#7
The process of involving stakeholders in decision-making to enhance project relevance and acceptance.
DESIGN NARRATIVE#8
A compelling story that communicates the vision and intent behind a design project.
ITERATIVE DESIGN#9
A design process that involves repeated cycles of prototyping, testing, and refining solutions.
RISK MANAGEMENT#10
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact project success.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY#11
A plan detailing how a project will be executed, including timelines and resource allocation.
QUALITY CONTROL#12
A process to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and stakeholder expectations.
EVALUATION FRAMEWORK#13
A structured approach to assess the effectiveness and impact of a project post-implementation.
FEEDBACK COLLECTION#14
Gathering insights and opinions from stakeholders to inform design improvements.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES#15
Techniques used to convey information effectively to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
BUDGETING#16
The process of estimating and allocating financial resources for a project.
RESOURCE ALLOCATION#17
Distributing available resources efficiently to ensure project success.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION#18
Strategies to address and manage disagreements among stakeholders or team members.
DESIGN THINKING#19
A problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iterative testing.
PROTOTYPING#20
Creating preliminary models of a design to test concepts and gather feedback.
DESIGN BRIEF#21
A document outlining the objectives, scope, and constraints of a design project.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT#22
The physical, social, and cultural factors that influence design decisions.
VISUALIZATION#23
The use of sketches, diagrams, and models to communicate design ideas effectively.
STORYTELLING IN DESIGN#24
Using narrative techniques to present design concepts and engage stakeholders.
PEER REVIEW#25
A process where colleagues evaluate each other's work to provide constructive feedback.
SELF-ASSESSMENT#26
Reflecting on one’s own performance and learning to identify strengths and areas for improvement.