Local government agencies—whether at the city, county, or township level—play a vital role in shaping people’s lives. From managing essential services and building critical infrastructure to addressing urgent challenges on the ground, their responsibilities are immense. Yet, despite their expertise, many local government offices struggle to connect with residents and design solutions that truly reflect community needs.
When local governments embrace a human-centered design approach, the results can be transformative. This method fosters trust, uncovers key insights, and ensures that solutions are both relevant and impactful.
In this two-part webinar series, local government employees will learn how to apply human-centered design principles to navigate complex challenges and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Through practical guidance and actionable strategies, participants will gain tools to create meaningful change in their communities.
About the Workshop
Facilitated by
Nadia Roumani Senior Designer, Stanford d.school.
Bre Przestrzelski Design Consultant to city governments
Roman Sanchez Chief Innovation Officer, City of El Paso, Texas.
Cost to attend
$395 per person, or $295 if more than one person from an organization.
Who is this workshop for?
Local government officials —whether at the city, county, or township level seeking to learn how to advance their work using human centered design, and looking to integrate HCD tools and practices into their organization’s overall culture and practices.
I have a colleague who would love to attend. Is there still time for them to register?
Yes! They can register up until March 20, 2025.
Can I join the call on my phone?
It’s ideal to join from your computer and not a phone or tablet, so you can see and read the details we show on screen. We will need each participant to join from their own device.
What do I need to prepare?
Please bring something to write with and paper/notebook. Print out the worksheets we will provide on the course website. (If you forget them you can still work on paper using the frameworks we will display.) We will also share a couple articles to review ahead of time.
Will my video need to be on? How much outfit planning do I need to do?
We believe our learning experience is richer when we all get to meet, see and connect with one another, and we will invite all participants to have their camera on. We promise not to be judgy about outfits or a bad hair day. That being understand we understand that life happens and that some contexts may require you to have videos off.
Something came up and I no longer will be able to attend live – will I still have access to the recording and resources?
Yes, as long as you are registered, the recording will be shared with you. You'll also get full access to all of the workshop resources.
What if I want to reach out to you about a specific question?
Please email us at dpro@dschool.stanford.edu
Workshop Schedule
March 21 9-11am PST
March 28 9-11am PST
Key Details
Individual fee: $395
Group Rate: $295 per person
Please see below for additional details regarding pricing.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from the d.school