Applying Design Thinking in a System that Discourages Thinking
The design thinking process is one of problem solving, empathy, and innovation. It uses reality as a starting point and relies a lot on synt
Through Highsam Achkar's Lens
We had the privilege of having Lebanese photographer, Highsam Achkar, visit us at Beirut Digital District. View full portfolio HIGHSAM ACHKAR #LEBANON #CLOSEUP #PHOTOGRAPHY #SYRIANREFUGEES #REFUGEES #EDUCATON #FACES #DIGITAL #DIGITALLITERACY #YOGA #ART #SYRIAN #DESIGNTHINKING
Digilit Bootcamp: Empowering Refugees to Think Critically, Work Digitally, and Express Creatively
Yesterday, Monday July 10, was the launch of my startup, ioi strategic design’s inaugural project, a 20-day bootcamp held at the Kayany Foundation’s Malala II School in Saadnayel, Bekaa, Lebanon for teenage refugee girls with a three-fold focus on critical thinking, digital skills, and mental health. The design of this project stems from my work on developing systemic strategies for effective refugee education that are holistic, skills-based, tech-focused, student-centered, a
