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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.