Projects & Processes

“As users of the house, young visitors participate in processes of artistic productions and co-design.”

How can children and young people be involved in art productions and how are co-design processes organised? The aim is not to exert pressure on children and young people to make formal decisions. Rather, it is about participation processes in which the artistic activities of the participants elicit resonance. In follow-up question rounds and feedback loops, a consensus crystallises over the course of several joint work phases. This method supports different perspectives and creates a safe space (opacity) for the decision-making processes of the participants.

Basics for the participation of children and young people in art and design productions

• the children’s topics and wishes form the departure point
• clear and structured communication about what, how, where, and for how long children and young people are participating and to what end
• direct dialogue between children and young people and the designers, artists, and others involved in the process
• participation of children and young people in various phases of formal selection and jury procedures
• communication of the results