Ellen Flynn
I'm a research-led visual
communicator interested in people-centred design. My practice is inspired by or
engages with, communities, participation, play, education, identity and social
justice.
Reimagine Leatherhead
‘Reimagine Leatherhead’ aims to
empower and engage my local community to reimagine its public spaces. The
project explores Sander’s theory of ‘Collective Dreaming’ by experimenting with
co-design methods.
During the project I talked to community members to identify a public space that could serve locals better. I conducted workshops at a local school and after-school club encouraging children to think about and visualise their community and its values. Activities included designing community superheroes and collaborative collages inspired by local shapes and symbols. The shapes from the collages were made into a co-designed mural, reimagining the identified public space (see screenprints/3D mockup).
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The project was exhibited in Leatherhead town centre for 2 weeks. I am now working with the local council to action the community’s ideas.
During the project I talked to community members to identify a public space that could serve locals better. I conducted workshops at a local school and after-school club encouraging children to think about and visualise their community and its values. Activities included designing community superheroes and collaborative collages inspired by local shapes and symbols. The shapes from the collages were made into a co-designed mural, reimagining the identified public space (see screenprints/3D mockup).
The project was exhibited in Leatherhead town centre for 2 weeks. I am now working with the local council to action the community’s ideas.
Key Words
Community / co-design / public space