Student project

Belonging through design

Designer
Leah Carys Wilce
Education
Master
Subject area
Industrial Design
Focus area
Design for People
Year
2024
Collaboration partners
Ungdomsklubben Gademix
Background
The Youth Playground is designed to foster a strong sense of community among young people by creating inclusive public spaces.

Belonging through design

In close collaboration with local youths from the Gademix youth club in Kolding, the project introduces new ways to engage young people, particularly those who are often overlooked or marginalised. The Youth Playground is developed based on the young people's own needs and desires. By extending Gademix’s influence beyond the physical boundaries of the youth club, the project provides a safe space for presence, inclusion, and cultural belonging for local youth.