Designing with Intent: Fueling Purpose & Building Empathy

Learn how design can promote purpose and empathy in the workplace.

Continuing Education Approvals

• 1 IDCEC CEU | CC-118134 (Your CEU will be reported to IDCEC on your behalf)
• 1 AIA LU | ASIDDWI (AIA Members: Please contact education@asid.org to have your completion reported or add your AIA Member number to your ASID account profile.)

Description

Design has the power to influence individual behavior, organizational culture, and community identity. Designers have a responsibility to create workspaces that fuel purpose and promote empathy, playing an important role in employee retention. Understand the drivers and context affecting people in today’s workplace, and identify opportunities to create inclusive spaces that contribute to building purpose. Learn strategies and a methodology to incorporate the key design principles of belonging, equitable engagement, and inclusivity in all spaces you create.

Content developed as part of the ASID Ones to Watch Scholars Leadership Development Program, supported by Steelcase, Benjamin Moore, Wilsonart, and Loloi. Learn more about ASID Ones to Watch.

What You Will Learn

• Identify the questions to ask about the impact of a space on how community is reflected.
• Describe design elements used to create more purpose driven and empathetic environments.
• Outline design solutions that will engender a sense of belonging.
• Explain the concept of “design towards the edges” and how this practice increases inclusivity.

Access Period: One year after registration.

This CEU is registered with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits. This credit will be accepted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).

The content included is not deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by IDCEC of any material or construction or any method or manner of handling, using distributing or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods and services should be directed to the instructor and provider of the CEU.

This program is registered for 1 CEU value. The IDCEC class-code is: CC-118134.

Attendees who do not belong to ASID, IIDA or IDC and do not have a unique IDCEC number will be provided with a Certificate of Completion after this CEU.