Unconventional Facilitation
Handout Design
2024
Role: Visual Designer @ Studio Dojo
Unusual materials that you would not expect to see in a typical workshop!
Conventional modes of learning that pass knowledge from teacher to student are no longer enough. We need to return to the essence of learning: interactions with people and the learning space.
That is the belief Francis Laleman, a facilitator with decades of experience, came to Studio Dojo with. Together, we organised a 3-part series of theatre-inspired sessions.
Doing things the unconventional way can be scary.
How might we create a playful, supportive environment for participants to explore learning in an unconventional way?
The Approach
Flipping Assumptions
Black and white text on A4 print-outs suggests a formal, lecture-style setting.
The opposite of it would be: colourful visuals in non-standard sizes to suggest an informal learning setting without a lecturer. We decided to use pocket-sized cards to stay true to the nature of the sessions — interactive play.
Each participant was given a sock with jumbled-up cards inside and tasked to find their other half.
No other instructions were given; it was up to the participants to discover, play, and learn from each other.
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Clarity through Visuals
As the names of the events were quite technical, I decided to use simple illustrations and lines to capture the essence of each event, such as playing with spaces and interacting with others.
A vibrant, harmonious colour palette is used to pair with the energetic, playful mood.
Epilogue
Applause for the Actors and Spectators
More than 80 learners participated across the 3 sessions. In the post-event feedback form, several participants expressed interest in attending future Masterclasses involving unconventional, playful, and experiential learning.
Special thanks to:
Studio Dojo and Francis