Developing children's empathy in co-design activities

A pilot case study

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

M.P.P. van Mechelen Design Conceptualization and Communication -

A. Schut Science Education and Communication -

M.A. Gielen Design Conceptualization and Communication -

R.M. Klapwijk Science Education and Communication -

Research Group

Design Conceptualization and Communication () (TU Delft)

Empathy Children Co-design Storytelling 21st century skills Schools

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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Human-Centered Design

Research Group

Design Conceptualization and Communication

Abstract

This paper explores how co-design activities in schools can contribute to developing children's empathy. A pilot case study is presented in which eight 10- to 12-yearold children participated. The design theme was outdoor education. After discussing the co-design procedure, preliminary results about three empathic techniques are discussed: (1) reflection on the role of empathy in design, (2) storytelling to introduce the design challenge, and (3) defining the needs and wishes of the story's protagonists. The lessons learned are taken into account in a comprehensive follow-up study.

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