Co-design, participatory design approaches

Co-design and participatory design are collaborative design approaches that actively involve all stakeholders, including end-users, in the design process. The goal is to ensure that the end product meets the users' needs and is usable. Co-design emphasizes partnership, joint creativity, and mutual learning, where designers and users work together from the outset. Participatory design, rooted in the Scandinavian tradition of democratic decision-making, focuses on the active involvement of users and stakeholders throughout the entire design process. Both approaches prioritize the voice of the user, ensuring that the final design is both relevant and effective.