Codesign Framework
Cultivate
Engage
Design
Research
Produce
Cultivate
Cultivate the conditions necessary to conduct codesign research.
Define Roles & Distribute Power
Identify the stakeholder groups that will be working together, define their roles, and assess the power dynamics.
Identify Shared Problems
Identify the shared problems and root causes between all stakeholders.
Identify Obstacles & Opportunities
Identify the external and internally imposed issues that may prevent a smooth process.
Engage
Engage in the co-creation of shared purpose, processes and commitments.
Create Shared Meaning
Identify the shared values and beliefs that will guide the research process.
Establish Conditions of Success
Setup processes, support tools, communication approaches, shared accountability structures for the duration of the codesign research experience.
Create shared commitments
Co-create and sign MOUs, data-share agreements, and contracts.
Design
Design a research plan for how you will test the solution.
Explore Research Questions
Develop a logic model or hypothesis that will guide the study.
Identify Methods & Tools
Select tools and approaches that facilitate equitable codesign processes.
Set the Research Timeline
Create a timeline that includes semi-frequent check-ins with all stakeholders.
Research
Implement the study, analyze the results, and make iterations
Implementation and Data Collection
Once the plan is made and all stakeholders are bought in, it’s time to implement the solution and collect the data.
Analyze the results of the study
To minimize bias, independent researchers analyze the results and present them to educators and students.
Make product improvements
Teachers and students make recommendations for product improvements.
Produce
Publish and circulate the results of the study and prepare for continued partnership.
Create shared deliverables
Create and publish actionable deliverables that explain the results of the process in plain language.
Circulate the Findings
Identify the shared problems and root causes between all stakeholders.
Commit to Next Steps
Identify a set of commitments that allows for partnership sustainability and continuous improvement.