Co-design is everywhere – but what do we mean when we use the language of co-design?

📋 Session description

In this session, you’ll learn about:

What co-design is and is not
How to recognise co-design and tell it apart from other design and engagement approaches
The different roles within co-design
A few ways to plan co-design

You won't learn how to deliver workshops or facilitate co-design. Like any skill, co-design takes time, experience and supervision to develop.

🧠 Who is this course for

This is an introductory course. Participants may have significant experience in other fields, but may not have been exposed to design approaches by beyond sticky notes. We welcome people of all backgrounds. If you're not sure if this course is for you, or to enquire about other training options contact KA.

🗝 Investment

Individual: $340 AUD + GST. Place confirmed on payment. You can pay by invoice or card.

Discounts are available for

First Nations practitioners ($200 + GST)
Young people aged under 25 ($180 + GST)
Groups of three ($999 + GST)

We have two free places for community members living in Australia eager to learn about co-design, but whose financial circumstances won't allow them to pay for this training. If you're unsure about what option to select, or want to talk about payment options, contact KA.

🖥️ The workshop format

A mix of experiential learning, stories and accessible theory, with breaks every 50 minutes, and a half-hour break for lunch (you're cooking). Ahead of the session, you’ll receive a 10-ish minute task. After the session, you get materials to support your practice.

💌 Questions or requests

You'll be asked about accessibility needs at the check-out. For other questions or requests, please contact KA.

Understanding Co-design - August 2025

Choose your tickets

Professional ticket

Group ticket (3 people) ticket

First Nations Practitioners ticket

Youth Ticket (under 25) ticket

financial hardship (for folks living in Australia who aren't currently employed) ticket