LIVE ONLINE MASTERCLASS
THE DISRUPTIVE DESIGN METHOD FOR ACTIVATING POSITIVE CHANGE
JOIN OUR INTENSIVE 1-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM LIVE ONLINE WITH A SMALL DEDICATED COHORT OF PROFESSIONAL PEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
OCTOBER, 2024 | 2 X 1.5 HOURS PER WEEK
ADVANCE YOUR CAPACITY TO EFFECT CHANGE WITH OUR DEEP DIVE, ONE MONTH INTENSIVE MASTERCLASS PROGRAM
GAIN PRACTICAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, LIFE CYCLE THINKING, SYSTEMS THINKING AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
1 MONTH OF 9 LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP SESSIONS
6 MONTHS OF ONLINE TRAINING ACCESS
1:1 MENTORSHIP SESSION
Discover how to apply the Disruptive Design Method (DDM) with a suite of practical tools of system thinking, life cycle thinking and creative problem solving.
Spots are limited and capped to keep a high-value learning experience
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Equity access scholarships are available
“What I enjoyed most about the Masterclass was the experienced facilitator Emma who is a true expert in the subject matter, the visual designs of the slide decks and course content, the interactive opportunities during our sessions, the examples given and shared to illustrate complex concepts.”
JOIN AN INCREDIBLE LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH DIRECT MENTORSHIP AND ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE-BUILDING
The world is made up of beautiful, interconnected and complex systems. Learning to identify and design within the social, industrial and ecological systems at play in the world around us is a critical toolset for activating purpose-driven change.
The Disruptive Design Method is the UnSchool approach of mining, landscaping and building creative interventions for positive change outcomes. This program focuses on activating systems change by utilizing the DDM in order to bring about the circular economy. There is a strong focus on redesigning for circular outcomes throughout the small group sessions held twice weekly, with both facilitator and peer feedback to support advancing and upskilling in these areas.
This immersive program is designed for professionals from a variety of different backgrounds interested in activating positive impact, fostering a systems-based mindset, designing change outcomes and developing the leadership skills needed to challenge the status quo.
“This course has definitely got me thinking and seeing things in a new way and proven super helpful. It has made me realize that there are concrete, actionable ways to impact the world and be an agent of change and exert the power that we have within our sphere of influence. It’s just a starting point and I’m hungry for more! ”
YOUR PROGRAM FACILITATOR
Creative change-maker Emma Segal brings over two decades of direct experience designing and producing local and international manufactured consumer goods. She comes with formal training in international relations, a long career in award-winning design, a Masters degree in changing the way designers create products, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Design Policy with special focus on the integration of public and private implementation.
Emma’s deep breadth of work includes creating multi-million dollar programs for organizations such as Wal-Mart, Sesame Street, and boutique brands, as well as working directly in factories all the way to the NYC runways. She provides consulting to entrepreneurs looking to make more sustainable products and has been hands-on at all stages of the production process - from raw resources to end of life, influencing her continued drive in advancing sustainability. Emma is also the Chief Creative Officer of the UnSchool, Disrupt Design and Swivel Skills and has created design work for organizations such as Oxfam and the United Nations.
Emma facilitates workshops and design services around the world in all areas of sustainable design and provides educational workshops as a certified UnSchool Educator. She has a wealth of experience in sustainability, design and systems change that she brings to our dynamic creative approach to challenging the status quo by design.
“Being part of the UnSchool is not just about finding a connection with a global group of individuals eager to do good. It’s about finding a way to activate your own agency, knowing that that’s the only real way to change your world.”
WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP?
This program is designed for emerging and established professionals from a variety of backgrounds, educators, impact intrapreneurs, designers, managers, social entrepreneurs, architects, project managers, system-changers, creatives, engineers and creative rebels.
Get beyond the hype and buzzwords of eco-design and the Circular Economy
Build your skill set and advance your leadership in circular design approaches
Take your creative change skills to the next level with the Disruptive Design Method
Increase your engagement and leadership for the Circular Economy
Develop your systems thinking and circular design strategies for sustainable and regenerative design outcomes
Rapidly up-skill your knowledge and action potential
Get one-on-one and small group sessions during the workshop to help transition your practice and projects
This is a high-level knowledge-building workshop that is designed for both professional and citizen designers. Perfect for business leaders, community organizers and creatives wanting to carve out a career in systems-level change by design.
JOIN THIS IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE INTO THE DISRUPTIVE DESIGN METHOD TO Learn TOOLS FOR ACTIVATING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY WITH DIRECT MENTORSHIP AND ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE BUILDING
A deep, proactive, creative and fun learning experience
Easy to access without leaving your home with live, online sessions twice a week for a month
Development of a deep systems thinking toolset
Deep insights and understanding of regenerative processes and projects (in a design context but not just product-design) and how to become a regenerative practitioner/change-maker
Tools for designing positively disruptive and creative interventions to leverage systems change
Understanding of how the brain works in creative processes and how to better access surprise-driven creativity
A heightened ability to lead change by design of the circular economy
Insights on how to develop a practice in circular systems design
Methods and practices that will give you a head start in leading and designing products for the circular economy
Purpose-driven leadership capabilities to give you the clarity and strength to navigate through adversity + complexity
Ability to create and drive momentum toward positive social and environmental change
How to find inspiration in the systems around you and develop positively disruptive interventions that make positive change
THE APPLIED TOOLS OF THE DISRUPTIVE DESIGN METHOD ENABLE TRANSFORMATION TO A SUSTAINABLE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH SYSTEMS THINKING, SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES AND CREATIVE DESIGN.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The UnSchool issues a certification of completion for this workshop to support your demonstration of knowledge to the wider community.
These certificates are included with your course tuition, and shareable on social media platforms and LinkedIn, as well as embeddable in your email.
They are block chain certified and provide verifiability, traceability and credibility.
“The idea of systems thinking and how this is understood in circular design really was an eye opener to me!”
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Professional practitioners in all creative industries, designers, managers, or entrepreneurs who want to transition rapidly to the Circular Economy and develop the practical and applicable skills to lead change.
Ideally, you have experience and general knowledge of the Circular Economy (if not, take this introduction first).
Our advanced trainings are high level, but we provide a learning pack and reading material to get your brain into the circular systems thinking zone!
UNSCHOOL CERTIFICATION
This intensive one month live workshop is a perfect kickstart program for anyone wanting to track to Practitioner or UnMasters in our Circular Education Model.
Upon completion of all the program’s requirements, you will gain 15 points that you can apply to your learning journey to track to UnSchool certification.
“Being part of the DDM Masterclass was a systemic experience in itself. I THOUGHT I knew all the parts of the DDM framework, but as separate bits. They came together beautifully and make so much more sense as an integrated whole! I look forward to teaching my students the tools and the associated mindset. Learning to love the problem and to accept messiness and uncertainty is likely to make a lot of difference in their lives. ”
PROGRAM DETAILS
SCHEDULE
Held online over 4 weeks with 3 hours of live content per week, plus preparation and post-session activities, readings and extra content to explore the core themes and help you activate your creative agency to make a positive impact, you will get a total of 15 hours of live content, plus a 30-minute one-on-one mentoring session and 6 months of access to a post-program online learning pack.
This live online training is perfect for anyone pursuing an UnSchool Certification Track, or anyone looking to upskill in the Disruptive Design Method, circular economy activation, or advanced systems thinking. Small groups enable great engagement with our expert instructors, and post-program mentor session helps you get positive shit done!
CLASS TIMES
Each class is held at the same time on the same days throughout the month. Classes alternate between lecture sessions and interactive workshop sessions with group activities. Expect peer learning throughout the entire program. Classes are recorded and uploaded to the online learning area for later review, although it is recommended that you don’t miss a class!
Disruptive Design Method Masterclass
2024 SESSION DATES & OVERVIEW
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
11Am-12:30PM EST / 4pm-5:30pm GMT
Total live content is 15hrs + additional optional online content to contribute to learning integration.
All sessions are 1.5 hours except the first and last sessions, which are 2 hours long.
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Introductions + Overview of the Disruptive Design Method and Systems Change
Note: This session is 2 hours long
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The Circular Economy, Learning to Love Problems & the Mining Phase of the DDM
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Systems Thinking, Mapping, Making Systems Change and the Landscaping Phase of the DDM
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Life Cycle Thinking and Understanding the Status Quo
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Designing Systems Change for the Circular Economy + the Building Phase of the DDM
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Systems Redesign for Positive Impact and Activating Positive Change
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Understanding and Overcoming Cognitive Bias and Barriers
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Creating, Activating and Crafting Change
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Final sharing of ideas and action setting
Note: This session is 2 hours long.
Weekly content is subject to change as it adapts to the needs of the cohort and relevant interests
1 month Post Program: One-on-one 30 minute follow-up mentor session scheduled for the following month
6 months post-program online learning package access
INVESTMENT
This program is $1850 USD, including access to a dedicated online learning space, advanced post-program continued learning content through online.unschools.co courses, and one private mentoring session. A book pack is also provided through the program.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TUITION FEE?
1 month of intensive direct knowledge in sustainability, systems thinking and design for positive change
30 min post program one-on-one mentorship session
Convenient live online delivery format to fit into your busy life, and later access video recordings of each session
Online course preparation knowledge-building pack with 3 months of post program access from our online school
Certificate of Completion with 100% attendance and activity work
Direct experience with applying the Disruptive Design Method and applying creative change-making in practice
Join our wonderful community of likeminded change makers, make new connections and expand your professional network
Downloadable versions of all of our handbooks and some of our toolkits for activating creative change and facilitation
Access to a curated selection of the Disruptive Design Methodology content
Places are very limited as this is a personalized and intensive learning program.
Please apply and complete the application form so we can prepare for your learning journey.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PAYMENT PLANS
As part of our goal to make our programs equitable, we offer both partial scholarships and payment plans in limited numbers. We fund these to promote equitable access to our programs and take into consideration currency and income inequities around the world. Please help us build change by only applying for a scholarship if you have clear need and have no other way of raising the tuition costs.
We encourage all applicants to start by looking for co-funding opportunities within their community. Partnership with a library, your workplace, or corporate sponsors can be powerful ways of building your local network and sharing knowledge. Many participants have exchanged tuition for teaching time with organizations with mutually beneficial outcomes.
Since 2015, we have given hundreds of recipients over $500K of scholarships to our programs.
“This Masterclass has definitely stretched my brain. My brain does hurt but it was absolutely worth it, my work will be less stressful now that I can sift through my messy brain. Thank you for saying it’s okay to procrastinate and that it helps, thank you for reminding me that we need to be more compassionate because we need more people to adhere to sustainability in order to make the world better, we just can’t do it alone.”
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