Lecture
This lecture delves into the importance of human-centred design in crisis response, emphasizing the need to understand and address the needs of affected communities. The Global Director of the Response Innovation Lab, Max Vieillel, shares insights on incorporating human-centred design into humanitarian programming, highlighting the significance of community engagement, problem identification, and continuous consultation. He stresses the value of approaching challenges systematically, breaking them down into manageable components, and iteratively testing solutions. Max also discusses future challenges and opportunities in the humanitarian innovation space, underscoring the necessity of inclusive design that considers the most vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the lecture advocates for collaborative approaches and ecosystem building to ensure the effective scaling and sharing of innovative solutions.