Our “5 S’s” include: Structure, System, Scale, Symbol and Sensation. We dig into the “5 S’s” as our first step towards designing effective social interventions. We use it to fully explore the terrain we’re working in before we begin selecting our approach. When we fail to do so, we can end up intervening at the wrong scale or with a symbol that doesn’t resonate, etc.
The Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI) partners with communities, artists, and social justice practitioners to imagine, demonstrate, and collectively rebuild places to be more just and vibrant. Get in touch to inquire about art commissions, residencies or to hire us to run a creativity lab or other generative process for your organization, coalition or campaign.