The One-to-One Survey method involves a short questionnaire that is distributed to clients after a public meeting to get their feedback and ensure the proposed design is aligned with their vision. Learn more about this activity here.
The Dot voting is used to democratically prioritize items or make decisions in a group setting. It is an easy, functional, straightforward way to narrow down alternatives and converge to a set of concepts or ideas. here.
Interactive Polling Activity
The Interactive Polling method allows designers to survey meeting participants and display results in real-time. It allows for a more engaging meeting format while also allowing the presenter to collect important data points regarding participants' preferences on a project. Learn more about this activity here.
For projects where the main user group is youth, such as playgrounds and parks, it is vital to include this age group in the engagement phase and design process. Involving youth also ensures all community members, regardless of age, have a voice in a project. Learn more about this activity here.
It is sometimes helpful to take a directed approach that provides options to choose from and build upon. Participants can pick and choose what features they like and dislike in a “mix and match” fashion. This keeps design limitations in mind as participants are directed to use what is already provided, while still holding space for them to add feedback. Learn more about this activity here.