Human-Centred Design Lab
@humancentred.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary applied research lab at Algonquin College focused on evidence-based design strategy.
Meet Maddie, team lead for food initiatives at Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and program officer for Social Harvest #Ottawa, a not-for-profit that aims to educate, feed and empower our #community through urban farming, food literacy and engagement. Here she is with the worm compost.
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Meet Maddie, team lead for food initiatives at Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and program officer for Social Harvest #Ottawa, a not-for-profit that aims to educate, feed and empower our #community through urban farming, food literacy and engagement. Here she is with the worm compost.
We feel the best way to get a feel for how tabletop game mechanics might be used as a framework to co-design #services with youth is to, well, play a game!
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We feel the best way to get a feel for how tabletop game mechanics might be used as a framework to co-design #services with youth is to, well, play a game!
Danny Nhu, Maria Montano and Sana Randhawa showcasing our #2SLGBTQI+ project at the @algonquincollege.bsky.social Donor Appreciation Reception last night! #socialinnovation #designresearch
June 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Danny Nhu, Maria Montano and Sana Randhawa showcasing our #2SLGBTQI+ project at the @algonquincollege.bsky.social Donor Appreciation Reception last night! #socialinnovation #designresearch
Delighted to attend National AccessAbility Week where we showcased our collaboration with NRC, Transport Canada and CTA to design a #jobaid for #groundhandlers and check-in agents that facilitates the safe transportation of #mobilityaids. @algonquincollege.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Delighted to attend National AccessAbility Week where we showcased our collaboration with NRC, Transport Canada and CTA to design a #jobaid for #groundhandlers and check-in agents that facilitates the safe transportation of #mobilityaids. @algonquincollege.bsky.social
Every Wednesday Danny Nhu, Maria Montaño and Jasmin Lewis will be working at the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Centre as part of our new project that examines pathways to postsecondary for youth not in employment education or training #NEET. #servicetransformation #socialinnovation
May 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Every Wednesday Danny Nhu, Maria Montaño and Jasmin Lewis will be working at the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Centre as part of our new project that examines pathways to postsecondary for youth not in employment education or training #NEET. #servicetransformation #socialinnovation
Announcing #PrideClub, one of two programs that sprung from our study of #SLGBTQIA+ international students. A warm thanks to the Victimology Research Centre, @maxottawa.bsky.social and @algonquincollege.bsky.social Student Support Services for their support.
May 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Announcing #PrideClub, one of two programs that sprung from our study of #SLGBTQIA+ international students. A warm thanks to the Victimology Research Centre, @maxottawa.bsky.social and @algonquincollege.bsky.social Student Support Services for their support.
This week student researchers Nirmal Panchal, Alice Cheung, Pragya Gouti and Swaathy Senbaharajan facilitated a workshop with Carson Community House as part of their #CityStudio #Ottawa project. Many thanks to Edanur Songur for helping us organize the event. #community #designresearch
March 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This week student researchers Nirmal Panchal, Alice Cheung, Pragya Gouti and Swaathy Senbaharajan facilitated a workshop with Carson Community House as part of their #CityStudio #Ottawa project. Many thanks to Edanur Songur for helping us organize the event. #community #designresearch
When you lend your lab to the #VisualDevelopment for #Entertainment students.
March 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
When you lend your lab to the #VisualDevelopment for #Entertainment students.
The Human-Centred Design Lab invites #2SLGBTQI+ #international #students to participate in a survey exploring their experience of living in #Ottawa. bit.ly/2slgbtqi
February 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Human-Centred Design Lab invites #2SLGBTQI+ #international #students to participate in a survey exploring their experience of living in #Ottawa. bit.ly/2slgbtqi
We wait to announce a major new project for the Human-Centred Design Lab. Can't say much at the moment, other than it will in partnership with some folks doing incredible work in our #community.
January 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We wait to announce a major new project for the Human-Centred Design Lab. Can't say much at the moment, other than it will in partnership with some folks doing incredible work in our #community.
Last month professor Sara Hubbersey was invited to speak at the 2024 #APEC Forum on Women and Youth Empowerment in Taiwan. At the three day conference Sara shared strategies for developing industry-focused #designeducation and discussed pathways toward an #equitable and #sustainable workforce.
December 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Last month professor Sara Hubbersey was invited to speak at the 2024 #APEC Forum on Women and Youth Empowerment in Taiwan. At the three day conference Sara shared strategies for developing industry-focused #designeducation and discussed pathways toward an #equitable and #sustainable workforce.
1st and 2nd place out of a record 88 projects at the #AlgonquinCollege #AppliedResearch Showcase! Our Spring cohort worked with #SentiersWakefieldTrails and their board members Laura Wesley, Irene Richardson (left) and Ken Bouchard to attract new members and volunteers to their #hiking #experience.
December 4, 2024 at 4:26 PM
1st and 2nd place out of a record 88 projects at the #AlgonquinCollege #AppliedResearch Showcase! Our Spring cohort worked with #SentiersWakefieldTrails and their board members Laura Wesley, Irene Richardson (left) and Ken Bouchard to attract new members and volunteers to their #hiking #experience.
