Human Centered Design - PRODUCT DESIGN
COMParte
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Year
2013 - 2014
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Role
Co-Creator
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Place
Bogotá - Colombia
Purpose
Open a space where different organizations and community members can meet and work together on developing entrepreneurial, cultural and spiritual projects and activities.
Lead design concept and service
Interior design and furniture production
Branding
Context research
Workshop creation and leading
Community engagemen
What is COMParte?
COMParte is a community center located in Santa Rosa, a peripheral neighborhood of Bogota, its community has limited access to economic resources and major social issues. However due to the diversity of its population, entrepreneurial initiatives and cultural commitment make this neighborhood a place full of development possibilities.
It is a project of the organization “Proyectar Sin Fronteras” and the local church to make better usage of spaces, entrepreneurial opportunities and in general, human and material resources of the neighborhood
The Design Process
The design process was guided by On.Board collaborative methodology, through a series of workshops and community activities, the center was built up.
Each detail of COMParte was co-created with all participants and community members, from the name and the mission of the space, to the interior design and construction of the furniture. Based on the On.Board methodology, local resources were maximized taking advantage of the knowledge and materials available in the neighborhood.
The Construction
The space was adapted with furniture made out of reused industrial waste and fixed old tables, chairs, and other elements. It was co-constructed with the members of the community, the organizations involved and volunteers
The Result
At the end of the design and construction process, COMParte center was opened with a community celebration.
