Summary
This interactive session takes a step beyond the introductory concepts of power to explore real-world tensions, trade-offs, and systemic barriers that make genuine power sharing a necessity in co-design. Though Power Sharing is not without challenge. Participants will unpack the difference between symbolic inclusion and true ownership, examining how institutional norms can unintentionally reinforce inequality even with 'lived experts' at the table. This session invites professionals, advocates, system designers, and lived experts alike to grapple with uncomfortable questions about who holds power and at what cost. It will equip participants with practical tools to recognize tokenism, navigate conflict, and build processes where lived experts drive true change.
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Co-Design vs Faux-Design: Navigating the Complexities of Sharing Power in Co-Design
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