Glossary
The design field is full of terminology and jargon that can be opaque and confusing at times. Below, I define some terms that come up often.
Practices
Mindsets and skill mastery in service of a particular goal or vision.
Collective Impact
Systems Thinking
Targeted Universalism
Disciplines
A field of study with all its philosophies, concepts, practices, and methods.
Research
Appreciative Inquiry • Systemic Action Research • Trauma-Informed Research & Facilitation
Design
Human-Centered Design • Learning Experience Design • Service Design
Strategy
Business Design • Futures & Foresight • Social Enterprise • Strategic Design • Strategy Activation
Movements
A loosely organized but sustained campaign in
support of a social goal.
Environmental Justice
Liberatory Design
Restorative Justice