Design for Difference: Agonistic Space – Ken Boyce Action

Design Against Crime Socially Responsive Design and Innovation Hub Central Saint MartinsMA Industrial Design

Context: Provision of social space for learning disabilities and community engagement in the Bexley area.

Project: The project addressed the conflict that exists between Bexley council, parents over plans to close and sell the Ken Boyce center which offers Social Space for Learning Disabilities and Community Engagement. The designers job was to engage with the council and the careers to build an understanding of both sides of the argument.

Design Role: A an agonistic design response drawing from engagement with stakeholders and dutyholders. The response takes the form of a blog documenting research, objects in response and advertising campaign that illustrate the conflict and provides a space (forum) where all voices can be expressed and heard.

kbcaction.blogspot.com