I have 5 invites in my inbox to "co-create the future”. I’ve architected, negotiated, led a lot of co-creation work. True co-creation. With stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (regionally, economically, politically, culturally) + some that hate each other. What I've learned:

yes! and! its a whole a lot easier to justify crappy feelings (which *everyone* feels) as Rational Arguments if you don’t believe those feelings exist in the first place

Aimi Hamraie they/them shows how urban planning aimed at transforming car-centric cities into people-centric, “healthy cities” can result in exclusionary built environments. ijurr.org/spotlight-on/d…

Our paper "It Feels Like Taking a Gamble": Exploring Perceptions, Practices, and Challenges of Using Makeup and Cosmetics for People with Visual Impairments has been accepted to #CHI2022 🥳 Cheers to Franky Spektor, Meng, Mina Huh, Peter, Yuqi Gong, Dr. Kristen Shinohara, Patrick Carrington! 🥳🥳🥳

La Prima baristas are seeking a Union, and need our support! Coffee unites this campus, and Carnegie Mellon is better when workers stand united. Stop by Wean or Gates, order a drink "union strong", tip, and express your solidarity with La Prima United!

BREAKING: Southern California hotel workers are ON STRIKE! Thousands walked off the job at properties across DTLA & Santa Monica. Dozens more properties remain without a Union contract. Visiting the area? Don't be a scab! Where are we striking? Learn more ⤵️ #SoCalHotelStrike