Design Changemakers Digest

Dear changemakers, It's been a moment. But we're still here! We are gearing up for our next virtual gathering this week and our first in-person event 🎊 Our July Unwind (virtual) community gathering We've been gathering every month consistently since last December and every time, it's been an uplifting break from oppressive systems. From songs, to poetry, to storytelling, to venting, we make this space truly our own and invite you to join us this Wednesday, July 22nd for our next edition....

Join us at this month's Unwind We're gathering at the Unwind, our monthly gathering amongst values-aligned changemakers, this Wednesday, April 29th at 6 pm CET/12 pm ET/9 am PT! This is Think of the Unwind as a friendly third place where you can hang out with the regulars and drop in as a newcomer at any time :) This is where you can safely bring ideas, concerns, questions, and challenges that you can't always openly discuss elsewhere. We gather here to chat and listen to one another with...

This month's changemaker gatherings Radical Reimaginations of the Future (Part 2): Thursday, March 19, 2026 We're excited to announce a second session on Radical Reimaginations of the Future, a special cross-community gathering that we held last month. This time, the session has been scheduled to accomodate people across more time zones (including the Americas). When: Thursday, March 19th at 6 pm CET / 1 pm ET / 10 am PT What to expect: Just like last time, we’ll move through creative...

Help shape Design Changemakers in 2026 This year, we want to focus our energy on bringing joy and valuable support to our changemaker community (that's you!). This short survey (about 3 minutes) will help me understand your goals and what support would be most valuable as you drive change in the world. This will inform our 2026 priorities and ensure that what we build around learning, community, and co-design is both impactful and sustainable. Thank you in advance! Take survey Reminder: Our...

Radically reimagining our futures In our monthly Unwind gatherings, we’ve already begun making space for imagination in heavy times. Now, we're looking to expand imagination across communities. We’re excited to invite you to a special cross-community online gathering on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 13:00 CET: Radical Reimaginations of the Future. This session brings together five values-aligned communities — Design Changemakers, Inclusive Design Jam, Design Reparations, Humanitarian...

Unwind with fellow changemakers next Wednesday Things are quite heavy in the world at the moment. In times like these, it feels important to hold space for one another. So we’re beginning the year gently with our first community gathering: The Unwind, taking place next Wednesday, January 28th. This is a one-hour, informal space to come together in community. Our goal isn't to fix or produce anything. You can simply bring whatever feels present for you. Maybe there are questions or ideas...

Dear changemakers, In a year of political chaos and social upheaval that attacked changemaking work worldwide, there's one thing that violence, inequity, and fascism can't take from us: community. A little collage of this past year's gatherings! 2025 was our year of leaning into community learning and support, from the start of the year with Intro to Design Changemaking and a launch party to celebrate the Design Changemaking Portal to gatherings on resistance, restoration, play, unlearning,...

Dear changemakers, These days, we need community more than ever. So, we're kicking off a new monthly gathering called The Unwind! Think of this as a cozy space where you can unwind from your changemaking work and be present in community with others who share your values. You can bring your rants, questions, ideas, dreams, or simply your presence! A warm beverage of your choice and furry friends are also welcome :) The first one will take place on Wednesday, December 10th and will be hosted by...

Personal updates...why design changemakers has been on pause After a long late summer/early fall pause (for those who actually read these emails 🙃), the digest is finally back! I was away for a few reasons: heads down working on expanded design and production of The Grove (news on that coming soon!) recurring health issues (fellow chronic illness folks, you get me!) a transition in my business (aka Sandra By Design) For those who don't know me, I've spent the past 7 years supporting...