Co-reflection

Why?

Involve stakeholders and other experts early in the design process in order to set an innovative direction and to create openness for novel ideas among stakeholders.

How?

Set up a meeting with a diverse group of stakeholders in the design process and ask them to discuss your problem, the results of your user research, and early versions of your design or (provocative) prototypes. Jointly decide on design priorities and focus for the rest of your project.

Ingrediënts

• A representation of your insights and a solution.
• A diverse and cooperative group of experts.
• Facilitation skills.
• A clear explanation of the proceedings of the process.

In practice

Co-reflection is suitable for innovative projects and design research and is a standard element of the 1:10:100 method.

• Tomico, O. and Iolanda Garcia. "Designers and Stakeholders Defining Design Opportunities “In Situ” Through co-reflection." Participatory innovation conference. 2011.
• Turnhout, K. van., Hoppenbrouwers, S., Jacobs, P., Jeurens, J., Smeenk, W., & Bakker, R. (2013). Requirements from the Void: Experiences with 1: 10: 100