Design-Led Problem Solving | The Social Impact Lab Alberta

Building stronger communities through collaborative action.

We shape local design labs that bring together diverse voices - especially those with lived experience - to explore complex social challenges and imagine new possibilities. Using a blend of community research and design thinking, we guide teams through a collaborative process of discovery, prototyping, and refinement. With funding and technical support through The Social Impact Lab Alberta, promising ideas are transformed into tangible, community-led solutions.

Design-Led Programs

Community Co-Design

Through a collaborative, action-oriented process, Community Co-Design empowers residents to develop practical local solutions to social and economic challenges.‍

This service is best for:

Municipalities
Local needs assessments
Community-led initiatives

Agency Collaboration

We help agencies, coalitions, and networks applying design thinking to unlock new ways forward. This process helps de-risk community investments and bring ideas to life sustainably and at scale.

This service is best for:

Non-profit organizations
Multi-stakeholder groups
Cross-agency partnerships

Working on a unique problem? We can help

Not every challenge fits a mold. If you’re tackling a complex issue or seeking new ways to support community action, we’ll help you explore and execute a design-led approach that meets your unique needs.

This service is best for:

Are unsure where you fit
Support local change
Want to learn more

Featured work

Community Co-Design – Brooks, AB

Mayerthorpe Design Lab has Kicked-Off!

The Social Impact Lab Alberta hosted a Community Champions workshop in Mayerthorpe, kicking off the Mayerthorpe Design Lab.

Athabasca Design Lab to Address Communication Gaps in the Community

In 2023, over 30+ Athabascan designers came together to identify a topic of focus, share ideas, and prototype solutions to test with community members.

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