About this toolkit

This toolkit is our way of putting the Systemic Design Framework into practice. It is for people who want to use design to address the climate emergency, but who find that their current methods and ways of working are insufficient for the complexity of the challenge.

What this toolkit is

A carefully selected set of tools that help you think more systemically, building confidence, skills and action around designing for planet.

A starting point for anyone looking to put our Systemic Design Framework into practice, whether you are experienced in design or new to it.

What this toolkit isn’t

A comprehensive list of all tools and methods.

A detailed manual of all design ‘basics’, such as user research and prototyping. (These design tools are foundational to designing systemically and we recommend that you explore IDEO’s Design Thinking Resources if you would like a refresher).

If you have a straightforward problem to solve and/or a clear set of evidence-based interventions, a traditional design approach, such as the Design Council Double Diamond, is probably right for you. However, you might still find that this toolkit expands your idea of what is possible.

An invitation to take the first step towards an alternative, regenerative system.

A prototype, bringing together the best in current and emerging design thinking and practice (some of the tools are tried and tested, others are new).

A set of tools that are tailored to specific design disciplines.

A fixed document – we welcome your feedback so we can grow and evolve this toolkit.