From bridges to museums (and more!) worldwide, Santiago Calatrava fuses art, architecture, and engineering into awe-inspiring civic spaces that reshape skylines and imagination alike.
#SantiagoCalatrava #design #visionary #architecture #NeoFuturism #CivicDesign #IconicStructures
#SantiagoCalatrava #design #visionary #architecture #NeoFuturism #CivicDesign #IconicStructures
14 Stunning Structures by Santiago Calatrava
See what the buzzy architect was up to before he designed the Oculus
shorturl.at
April 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From bridges to museums (and more!) worldwide, Santiago Calatrava fuses art, architecture, and engineering into awe-inspiring civic spaces that reshape skylines and imagination alike.
#SantiagoCalatrava #design #visionary #architecture #NeoFuturism #CivicDesign #IconicStructures
#SantiagoCalatrava #design #visionary #architecture #NeoFuturism #CivicDesign #IconicStructures
#Civicdesign for "21st century #customerexperience"
www.yellopolitics.com/p/the-newly-...
#design #designers #usability #userexperience #UX #UXdesign #subways #MTA #NewYorkCity #NYC
www.yellopolitics.com/p/the-newly-...
#design #designers #usability #userexperience #UX #UXdesign #subways #MTA #NewYorkCity #NYC
The newly redesigned New York City subway map is here and it was made with riders in mind
Plus: With “Hands Off,” the Resistance has found a useful new slogan
www.yellopolitics.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Some scenes from @civictechatlanta.bsky.social Atlanta City Camp this past weekend (which we are also proud to sponsor) 💪
#CivicDesign #CityCampATL #DoGoodATL
#CivicDesign #CityCampATL #DoGoodATL
September 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Some scenes from @civictechatlanta.bsky.social Atlanta City Camp this past weekend (which we are also proud to sponsor) 💪
#CivicDesign #CityCampATL #DoGoodATL
#CivicDesign #CityCampATL #DoGoodATL
Coming soon: Episode 2 — The Self-Reliance Gap
We’re taught to be strong. To handle it.
But at what point does self-reliance become isolation?
🎧 Episode drops soon on Substack.
🌀 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Reflection #CivicDesign #SocialInfrastructure #Independence #Belonging
We’re taught to be strong. To handle it.
But at what point does self-reliance become isolation?
🎧 Episode drops soon on Substack.
🌀 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Reflection #CivicDesign #SocialInfrastructure #Independence #Belonging
May 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Coming soon: Episode 2 — The Self-Reliance Gap
We’re taught to be strong. To handle it.
But at what point does self-reliance become isolation?
🎧 Episode drops soon on Substack.
🌀 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Reflection #CivicDesign #SocialInfrastructure #Independence #Belonging
We’re taught to be strong. To handle it.
But at what point does self-reliance become isolation?
🎧 Episode drops soon on Substack.
🌀 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Reflection #CivicDesign #SocialInfrastructure #Independence #Belonging
Who do our systems really serve?
Who gets left out—on purpose?
🎙️ Public Design is a podcast about how we build, who we build for, and what gets built in.
New episodes now streaming.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Podcast #CivicDesign
Who gets left out—on purpose?
🎙️ Public Design is a podcast about how we build, who we build for, and what gets built in.
New episodes now streaming.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Podcast #CivicDesign
July 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Who do our systems really serve?
Who gets left out—on purpose?
🎙️ Public Design is a podcast about how we build, who we build for, and what gets built in.
New episodes now streaming.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Podcast #CivicDesign
Who gets left out—on purpose?
🎙️ Public Design is a podcast about how we build, who we build for, and what gets built in.
New episodes now streaming.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PublicDesign #Podcast #CivicDesign
Oregon City is considering a redesign of its city seal and flag to better reflect its vibrant heritage and community identity—are they ready for a change?
Click to read more!
#OregonCityClackamasCounty #OR #LocalHeritage #CivicDesign #CommunityRepresentation
Click to read more!
#OregonCityClackamasCounty #OR #LocalHeritage #CivicDesign #CommunityRepresentation
Oregon City Commission Debates Updating City Seal and Flag Design
Commissioners discuss redesigning Oregon City's outdated seal and potential new flag ideas.
citizenportal.ai
September 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Oregon City is considering a redesign of its city seal and flag to better reflect its vibrant heritage and community identity—are they ready for a change?
Click to read more!
#OregonCityClackamasCounty #OR #LocalHeritage #CivicDesign #CommunityRepresentation
Click to read more!
#OregonCityClackamasCounty #OR #LocalHeritage #CivicDesign #CommunityRepresentation
Innovation in government doesn’t mean more pilots or buzzwords—it means real change.
That starts with empowering people, managing risk smartly, and redesigning systems for adaptability.
🧠 Here’s what that looks like:
dffrnt.ca/innovation-i...
#PublicInnovation #CivicDesign #GovUX #DFFRNT
That starts with empowering people, managing risk smartly, and redesigning systems for adaptability.
🧠 Here’s what that looks like:
dffrnt.ca/innovation-i...
#PublicInnovation #CivicDesign #GovUX #DFFRNT
June 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Innovation in government doesn’t mean more pilots or buzzwords—it means real change.
That starts with empowering people, managing risk smartly, and redesigning systems for adaptability.
🧠 Here’s what that looks like:
dffrnt.ca/innovation-i...
#PublicInnovation #CivicDesign #GovUX #DFFRNT
That starts with empowering people, managing risk smartly, and redesigning systems for adaptability.
🧠 Here’s what that looks like:
dffrnt.ca/innovation-i...
#PublicInnovation #CivicDesign #GovUX #DFFRNT
#JOBALERT Civic designers, join the Innovation Team for the City of Columbus where you will confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity. Use the link below to apply!
jobs.jhu.edu/job/Columbus...
#civicdesign #innovationjobs #humancentereddesign #blackequity
jobs.jhu.edu/job/Columbus...
#civicdesign #innovationjobs #humancentereddesign #blackequity
i-team Civic Designer, Columbus, OH
i-team Civic Designer, Columbus, OH
jobs.jhu.edu
February 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#JOBALERT Civic designers, join the Innovation Team for the City of Columbus where you will confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity. Use the link below to apply!
jobs.jhu.edu/job/Columbus...
#civicdesign #innovationjobs #humancentereddesign #blackequity
jobs.jhu.edu/job/Columbus...
#civicdesign #innovationjobs #humancentereddesign #blackequity
🎥 Illegible Systems — a short film about inherited authority, reform theatre & the ghost layer beneath: youtu.be/RfijSyrjwww
📖 Blog: Why Reform Fails When It Forgets the Ghost Layer: redefine.pt/2025/07/07/g...
#IllegibleSystems #SystemThinking #GhostLayer #CivicDesign #InstitutionalMemory
📖 Blog: Why Reform Fails When It Forgets the Ghost Layer: redefine.pt/2025/07/07/g...
#IllegibleSystems #SystemThinking #GhostLayer #CivicDesign #InstitutionalMemory
Illegible Systems// A Civic Lens from the Alternate Feed
YouTube video by Association REDefine
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🎥 Illegible Systems — a short film about inherited authority, reform theatre & the ghost layer beneath: youtu.be/RfijSyrjwww
📖 Blog: Why Reform Fails When It Forgets the Ghost Layer: redefine.pt/2025/07/07/g...
#IllegibleSystems #SystemThinking #GhostLayer #CivicDesign #InstitutionalMemory
📖 Blog: Why Reform Fails When It Forgets the Ghost Layer: redefine.pt/2025/07/07/g...
#IllegibleSystems #SystemThinking #GhostLayer #CivicDesign #InstitutionalMemory
A little jolt of excitement when an academic citation to something I wrote shows up in my inbox. Monna, Vanessa, & Valentina Auricchio. 2024. “Designing the in-between: Outlining the roles of the designer in the civic arena”. Temes de Disseny 40 [PDF] raco.cat/index.php/Te... #civicdesign
Vista de Dissenyant l’intermedi: Descripció de les funcions del dissenyador en l’àmbit cívic.
raco.cat
November 18, 2024 at 1:02 AM
A little jolt of excitement when an academic citation to something I wrote shows up in my inbox. Monna, Vanessa, & Valentina Auricchio. 2024. “Designing the in-between: Outlining the roles of the designer in the civic arena”. Temes de Disseny 40 [PDF] raco.cat/index.php/Te... #civicdesign
✨ Last night we asked: What is civic design? What responsibilities do designers hold? And how can participatory methods help shape more equitable civic futures?
Big thanks to panelists Carl DiSalvo, Sophie Engel, Shaun Mosley & Annie Wolaver 🙌 #CivicDesign
Big thanks to panelists Carl DiSalvo, Sophie Engel, Shaun Mosley & Annie Wolaver 🙌 #CivicDesign
September 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
✨ Last night we asked: What is civic design? What responsibilities do designers hold? And how can participatory methods help shape more equitable civic futures?
Big thanks to panelists Carl DiSalvo, Sophie Engel, Shaun Mosley & Annie Wolaver 🙌 #CivicDesign
Big thanks to panelists Carl DiSalvo, Sophie Engel, Shaun Mosley & Annie Wolaver 🙌 #CivicDesign
The waiting is over!
Our first entry on Built in Public's blog introduces trust, power, and the values that should shape civic life.
🌐 Read it now — click the link in bio.
#Governance #CivicDesign #BuildInPublic
Our first entry on Built in Public's blog introduces trust, power, and the values that should shape civic life.
🌐 Read it now — click the link in bio.
#Governance #CivicDesign #BuildInPublic
July 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The waiting is over!
Our first entry on Built in Public's blog introduces trust, power, and the values that should shape civic life.
🌐 Read it now — click the link in bio.
#Governance #CivicDesign #BuildInPublic
Our first entry on Built in Public's blog introduces trust, power, and the values that should shape civic life.
🌐 Read it now — click the link in bio.
#Governance #CivicDesign #BuildInPublic
Pleasantly surprised: applied to renew my passport with the US State Department. Confirmation email said to anticipate 4-6 week turnaround. Fresh new passport arrived 8 days after applying.
I like to think that some clever #CivicDesign folks had something to do with this...
I like to think that some clever #CivicDesign folks had something to do with this...
December 5, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Pleasantly surprised: applied to renew my passport with the US State Department. Confirmation email said to anticipate 4-6 week turnaround. Fresh new passport arrived 8 days after applying.
I like to think that some clever #CivicDesign folks had something to do with this...
I like to think that some clever #CivicDesign folks had something to do with this...
What does a government owe its people?
Section 4 of Build in Public explores rights, responsibility, and future readiness. Part I and II are posted now.
Also, don't forget to book a 1:1 consultation designed to help you think more clearly—link in bio.
#SelfGovernance #BuildInPublic #CivicDesign
Section 4 of Build in Public explores rights, responsibility, and future readiness. Part I and II are posted now.
Also, don't forget to book a 1:1 consultation designed to help you think more clearly—link in bio.
#SelfGovernance #BuildInPublic #CivicDesign
October 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What does a government owe its people?
Section 4 of Build in Public explores rights, responsibility, and future readiness. Part I and II are posted now.
Also, don't forget to book a 1:1 consultation designed to help you think more clearly—link in bio.
#SelfGovernance #BuildInPublic #CivicDesign
Section 4 of Build in Public explores rights, responsibility, and future readiness. Part I and II are posted now.
Also, don't forget to book a 1:1 consultation designed to help you think more clearly—link in bio.
#SelfGovernance #BuildInPublic #CivicDesign
Choosing to Build Two Parking Spaces or Two Bedrooms Should not Be Difficult denverurbanism.com/2016/12/choo... #civicdesign #civictech #urbandesign
Choosing to Build Two Parking Spaces or Two Bedrooms Shouldn't Be Difficult
The choice is stark: storage for cars or homes for people? The image below lays it out nicely, to scale. Two parking spaces take up as much area as a small two-bedroom apartment. That's large enough f...
denverurbanism.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Choosing to Build Two Parking Spaces or Two Bedrooms Should not Be Difficult denverurbanism.com/2016/12/choo... #civicdesign #civictech #urbandesign
The 2025 DotGov Design Conference for civic designers is on November 4th at the National Union Building in downtown D.C.
🗓Nov. 4, 2025
📍918 F St NW, 6th Floor
🔗Link in bio
🎟Tickets + more details coming soon
dc.aiga.org/save-the-dat...
#DotGov #DesignForGood #CivicDesign #AltGov #FederalWorkers
🗓Nov. 4, 2025
📍918 F St NW, 6th Floor
🔗Link in bio
🎟Tickets + more details coming soon
dc.aiga.org/save-the-dat...
#DotGov #DesignForGood #CivicDesign #AltGov #FederalWorkers
September 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The 2025 DotGov Design Conference for civic designers is on November 4th at the National Union Building in downtown D.C.
🗓Nov. 4, 2025
📍918 F St NW, 6th Floor
🔗Link in bio
🎟Tickets + more details coming soon
dc.aiga.org/save-the-dat...
#DotGov #DesignForGood #CivicDesign #AltGov #FederalWorkers
🗓Nov. 4, 2025
📍918 F St NW, 6th Floor
🔗Link in bio
🎟Tickets + more details coming soon
dc.aiga.org/save-the-dat...
#DotGov #DesignForGood #CivicDesign #AltGov #FederalWorkers
📝 New blog post just dropped:
Section 3 – Civic Participation & Public Power
How does a government listen before an election?
Find it all through the link in my bio.
#CivicDesign #PublicPower #ClaritySession
Section 3 – Civic Participation & Public Power
How does a government listen before an election?
Find it all through the link in my bio.
#CivicDesign #PublicPower #ClaritySession
September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📝 New blog post just dropped:
Section 3 – Civic Participation & Public Power
How does a government listen before an election?
Find it all through the link in my bio.
#CivicDesign #PublicPower #ClaritySession
Section 3 – Civic Participation & Public Power
How does a government listen before an election?
Find it all through the link in my bio.
#CivicDesign #PublicPower #ClaritySession
The San Antonio Historic Commission is torn over a proposed digital sign near the Riverwalk that could clash with the city's historic charm.
Get the details!
#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #UrbanSignage #SanAntonioHistoric #CivicDesign
Get the details!
#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #UrbanSignage #SanAntonioHistoric #CivicDesign
San Antonio Commission Debates Digital Signage Near Riverwalk Amid Historic Concerns
Commissioners discuss proposed digital signs' impact on historic resources and Riverwalk visibility.
citizenportal.ai
October 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The San Antonio Historic Commission is torn over a proposed digital sign near the Riverwalk that could clash with the city's historic charm.
Get the details!
#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #UrbanSignage #SanAntonioHistoric #CivicDesign
Get the details!
#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #UrbanSignage #SanAntonioHistoric #CivicDesign
A standing ovation for our 2024–2025 Volunteer of the Year, Laura Ts’ao.
Her design work made our materials clearer, bolder, and more impactful. She helped us build trust, reach new audiences, and keep democracy looking good. Thank you, Laura!
#DesignForDemocracy #CivicDesign #lwv
Her design work made our materials clearer, bolder, and more impactful. She helped us build trust, reach new audiences, and keep democracy looking good. Thank you, Laura!
#DesignForDemocracy #CivicDesign #lwv
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A standing ovation for our 2024–2025 Volunteer of the Year, Laura Ts’ao.
Her design work made our materials clearer, bolder, and more impactful. She helped us build trust, reach new audiences, and keep democracy looking good. Thank you, Laura!
#DesignForDemocracy #CivicDesign #lwv
Her design work made our materials clearer, bolder, and more impactful. She helped us build trust, reach new audiences, and keep democracy looking good. Thank you, Laura!
#DesignForDemocracy #CivicDesign #lwv
Catch Marcy Ostberg & Shin-pei Tsay from New Urban Mechanics at #BARI2025 tomorrow!
Hear bold, people-first ideas shaping housing, public services & the future of cities.
Don’t miss this!
#UrbanInnovation #DesignForPeople #HousingEquity #CivicDesign #BostonInnovation #InsightToImpact
Hear bold, people-first ideas shaping housing, public services & the future of cities.
Don’t miss this!
#UrbanInnovation #DesignForPeople #HousingEquity #CivicDesign #BostonInnovation #InsightToImpact
April 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Catch Marcy Ostberg & Shin-pei Tsay from New Urban Mechanics at #BARI2025 tomorrow!
Hear bold, people-first ideas shaping housing, public services & the future of cities.
Don’t miss this!
#UrbanInnovation #DesignForPeople #HousingEquity #CivicDesign #BostonInnovation #InsightToImpact
Hear bold, people-first ideas shaping housing, public services & the future of cities.
Don’t miss this!
#UrbanInnovation #DesignForPeople #HousingEquity #CivicDesign #BostonInnovation #InsightToImpact
Olympia's City Council is in a heated debate over the controversial redesign of City Hall, which could drastically limit public access during meetings.
Learn more here
#OlympiaThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #OlympiaCityHall #CivicDesign #LocalGovAI
Learn more here
#OlympiaThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #OlympiaCityHall #CivicDesign #LocalGovAI
City Council weighs court chamber renovations amidst space constraints
Council discusses changes to City Hall for court functions and public seating limitations.
citizenportal.ai
June 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Olympia's City Council is in a heated debate over the controversial redesign of City Hall, which could drastically limit public access during meetings.
Learn more here
#OlympiaThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #OlympiaCityHall #CivicDesign #LocalGovAI
Learn more here
#OlympiaThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #OlympiaCityHall #CivicDesign #LocalGovAI
In the Face of Disaster, Community Becomes Our Greatest Strength
Issue 011
newsletter.thecivicdesigner.org
January 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📣 Save the Date for our next event: Civic Design as Creative Participatory Practice
🗓️ Sept 16 | 6:30 PM
📍 Harmonic Studios, ATL
Join us for an evening on participatory design + public life—part of Practice Week 2025. Free & open to the public!
#CivicDesign #PracticeWeek
🗓️ Sept 16 | 6:30 PM
📍 Harmonic Studios, ATL
Join us for an evening on participatory design + public life—part of Practice Week 2025. Free & open to the public!
#CivicDesign #PracticeWeek
August 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📣 Save the Date for our next event: Civic Design as Creative Participatory Practice
🗓️ Sept 16 | 6:30 PM
📍 Harmonic Studios, ATL
Join us for an evening on participatory design + public life—part of Practice Week 2025. Free & open to the public!
#CivicDesign #PracticeWeek
🗓️ Sept 16 | 6:30 PM
📍 Harmonic Studios, ATL
Join us for an evening on participatory design + public life—part of Practice Week 2025. Free & open to the public!
#CivicDesign #PracticeWeek
In today’s episode of #FixTheFoms, a very useful post from DfE about moving from a “yes/no” question (actually not too bad because of the “other” option, but still) to a really very much better question about disability and health conditions
#GovDesign
#CivicDesign
#GovDesign
#CivicDesign
This is excellent, and a great example of where 'none of the above' can perform better than a 'yes/no' question
becoming-a-teacher.design-history.education.gov.uk/apply-for-te...
#accessibility
becoming-a-teacher.design-history.education.gov.uk/apply-for-te...
#accessibility
Changing how we ask about disabilities and health conditions
Why we no longer ask people if they are disabled, and instead show everyone a list of disabilities and health conditions.
becoming-a-teacher.design-history.education.gov.uk
December 16, 2024 at 12:48 PM
In today’s episode of #FixTheFoms, a very useful post from DfE about moving from a “yes/no” question (actually not too bad because of the “other” option, but still) to a really very much better question about disability and health conditions
#GovDesign
#CivicDesign
#GovDesign
#CivicDesign