CIVIC LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH
Have you ever wondered why, in an age of unprecedented access to information, so many people still feel disconnected from their communities and disengaged from civic life?
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
This research project explores how people, particularly those between learn about and engage with community, government, and social or political issues.
It investigates how these individuals foster civic engagement in their own lives and within their communities, shedding light on the barriers they face and the opportunities to drive meaningful change.
WHAT IS CIVIC LEARNING?
Civic learning is the process of gaining the knowledge, skills, and values needed to actively participate in civic life and contribute to the well-being of a community.
It involves understanding democratic systems, social issues, and civic responsibilities while fostering critical thinking, empathy, and collaboration to drive informed and meaningful action
Topic Selection
The issue revolves around the challenges people face in understanding, accessing, and engaging with civic learning and participation in modern society.
Despite living in an age of abundant information and advanced technology, many individuals feel disconnected from their communities and disengaged from civic life.
Who are we designing for?
Individuals between the age of 18 and 60+ years old.
From all genders & races.
Currently living in the Bay Area.
Research Plan
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Research Plan *
Screener
Why this problem is important
This issue is important because civic learning and engagement are the foundation of a healthy, functioning democracy.
When individuals are informed about community, government, and social issues, they can make educated decisions, advocate for their rights, and contribute to meaningful change.
Conversely, a lack of civic knowledge leads to disengagement, apathy, and a weakening of the social fabric.
A summary of the research work
Context
Definition & Mind-mapping
Research Synthesis
Journey mapping,
story boarding, Frameworks, Key themes, insights, HMW
Secondary Research
Explored online articles - What’s available online
Brainstorming
Different possibilities and IDeas
Primary Research
Observations
recruitments, interviews
Experts Interviews
Concept Development
Sketches
Storyboarding
Primary Research - Observations
SWOT
A news clubs for people to discus what they had read from news recently, and share their thought together in group.
HMW receive news from major medias, such as CNN, Fox News, etc, understand the same topics from different perspective?
Key Stories
Concept
A News Reading Club is a community-driven initiative where members come together weekly to share and discuss news articles they’ve read, offering diverse perspectives on current events. Each participant brings a news piece—ranging from global affairs and politics to technology and culture—and presents their insights, encouraging critical thinking and open dialogue. The club fosters media literacy by helping members analyze biases, fact-check sources, and engage with viewpoints different from their own. Through these discussions, participants gain a broader understanding of world events, cultivate empathy, and develop informed opinions, making news consumption a more interactive and reflective experience.
