Harvey, Barbara

Meyer, Kristin

Minnis, Samantha

Quilliams, Kiersten

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Grand Valley State UniversityScholarWorks@GVSUPresentations University Libraries5-2019Inclusive by Design: Promoting the Value ofInclusivity with Design ThinkingKiersten QuilliamsGrand Valley State University, quilliak@gvsu.eduSamantha MinnisGrand Valley State University, minniss@gvsu.eduBarbara HarveyGrand Valley State University, harveyb@gvsu.eduKristin MeyerGrand Valley State University, meyerkr@gvsu.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/library_presentationsPart of the Library and Information Science CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Libraries at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion inPresentations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact scholarworks@gvsu.edu.Recommended CitationQuilliams, Kiersten; Minnis, Samantha; Harvey, Barbara; and Meyer, Kristin, "Inclusive by Design: Promoting the Value of Inclusivitywith Design Thinking" (2019). Presentations. 81.https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/library_presentations/81Inclusive by DesignPromoting the Value of Inclusivity with Design ThinkingEmpathize/DefineIdeatePrototypeImplementEvaluateThe purpose of this project was to 1) use the design thinking process to better understand the needs of students with underrepresented backgrounds and identities; and 2) use that enhanced understanding to develop more inclusive spaces and services within Grand Valley State University Libraries.5-3-1 ideation session ideasConducted “expert” interviews with faculty and staff on campus who have significant knowledge regarding the challenges that groups of underrepresented students face.Defined themes and created “how might we…” statements to resolve identified problems or pain points.Opened ideation sessions to all library faculty/staff and relevant campus partners.Reviewed ideas, moved forward with prototyping and implementation, and collected larger ideas for leadership review and future implementation.Our Process:example social media ad promoting safety resourcesKiersten Quilliams, Samantha Minnis, Barbara Harvey, & Kristin Meyer123

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