PinnedEmma BlomkampWhy I’m launching a co-design community of practiceThe big, bold new thing I’m doing in 2022 is launching a community of practice for people working to co-create compassionate systems.5 min read·Mar 31, 2022----
Emma BlomkampWho gets to participate in design and democracy?From “The politics in design and the design of politics”9 min read·Jun 3, 2022--2--2
Emma BlomkampA crisis is not an excuseCommunity engagement, social licence, and digital contact tracing12 min read·Aug 30, 2021--1--1
Emma BlomkampReflections on 2020 that aren’t all about the pandemicNgā mihi o te tau hou, happy new year!9 min read·Jan 20, 2021--1--1
Emma BlomkampBlending systems and design practice for social goodA systems-aware approach to co-design offers a map to navigate these confusing times, building trust and knowledge with diverse…6 min read·Jun 11, 2020----
Emma BlomkampSeeing self and learning from others in systems practiceThe Innovating Systems Thinking event shone light on the humans at the centre of this work.7 min read·Feb 27, 2020--1--1
Emma BlomkampDesigning and governing a great cityMelbourne’s transformation into a liveable city is a case study of highly successful public policy.6 min read·Jun 4, 2019----
Emma BlomkampSharing the principles of co-designThere’s lots of interest in co-design at the moment, coming from all sorts of different places. Since joining Paper Giant a few months ago…5 min read·Jul 30, 2018--4--4
Emma BlomkampPolicy by Design — reflections on the Auckland SymposiumThere has never been a better time, full of opportunity for social innovation work, as right now in New Zealand.4 min read·Jun 5, 2018--2--2