Conversations
How a map can reveal the spaces between us
A map of an invented neighbourhood focuses on meeting places and the routes that connect them.
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DesignBuilding a project one small test at a time
Testing one small idea at a time helps an imagined team learn before committing its limited resources.
PlacesA reading table for curious neighbours
A fictional reading table offers a quiet setting for people to exchange books and compare their discoveries.
IdeasKeeping a record of the things we notice
A simple record of observations can help a community project remember both its successes and its limits.
Conversations InterviewA conversation about making room for others
An invented conversation considers listening, welcome and the practical work of making room for other people.
Design Photo EssaySix shapes, one changing perspective
Six original geometric illustrations invite readers to notice rhythm, contrast and the spaces between shapes.
- Places
The everyday rhythm of a neighbourhood workshop
A day in an imagined workshop, where tools, responsibilities and practical knowledge are shared.
- Ideas
Why good questions travel further than answers
Good questions give a small project a direction without pretending that its first answer is the final one.
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