‘It starts with a conversation’ is an exploration of equitable, participatory and collaborative design processes. How might these processes be used to creatively blend diverse knowledge to build an inclusive process? This project draws on design methodologies such as co-production, co-design and participatory design, and sits within the context of disability, kāinga, housing, home and policy, as part of the Flourishing Together research project (funded by Health Research Council) This MDes surfaces actionable micro-changes that people working in this space can use to increase inclusion in their processes.

Faye continues to collaborate with the Flourishing Together research project and Toi Āria to further explore the potential outcomes of collaborative design methodologies.