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About Designing for Children's Best
All about designing what is best for children. Ethical, enabling design discussed by design industry and academia stars. A show curated by D4CR - Designing for Children's Rights International Association - designingforchildrensrights.org Have a look at the D4CR Design Guide - https://childrensdesignguide.org/ *** Acknowledgments *** Podcast team - Leyla Nasib & Polina Lulu, D4CR logo by Anna Puura, Podcast visual by Alona Lazarenko, Podcast music by Daniel Fokin
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- D4CR Association
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- arts
- Language
- en
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- First episode
- 12 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 24 Feb 2026
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
24 Feb 2026
After what kids think: visiting Harriet, 13, in Sweden
Our next stop: Stockholm, where Harriet, 13, turns the tables—reflecting on what it's like to watch adults try to understand teenagers! We talk about creative freedom, complexity in games, representation, and unethical monetization strategies. Harriet is intelligent, funny, sharp, and a wonderful reminder of why continuous open dialog with children is a must for child-centered design! This season is all about curiosity diving into what each child knows, feels, and thinks about the topics we usually discuss as adults in the field. And we are so grateful we started this journey! *** Host*** Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/%E2%81%A0)
11 Jul 2025
After what kids think: visiting Alex, 11, in England
We're staying in England for one more conversation,—this time with Alex, 11, Wren's brother. We talk about motivation, choices, bias, interactive boards, Shakespeare’s spelling skills, the fast pace of modern childhood and—as our guest beautifully sums it—“cultural developments of life”. Alex is brilliant at expressing thoughts with confidence and virtuous authenticity. It's a conversation between equals with surprising twists and insights. This season is all about listening closely to what each child knows, feels, and thinks about the topics we usually discuss as adults in the field. And this has been wonderful so far! *** Host*** Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/%E2%81%A0)
4 Jun 2025
After what kids think: visiting Wren, 8, in England
Young expert Wren shares her perspectives on safety, learning, and digital experiences, revealing how children's creativity grows through exploration in an interview with Polina Lulu.
9 May 2025
After what kids think: visiting Sarah, 16, in Pakistan
In this season, we’re on a journey of exploring how kids understand design, children’s rights, and what we can learn from their unique insights, context, and perspectives. Hope these conversations spark ideas and action, amplifying the impact of youth voices in the world we’re designing together. Our first stop: Pakistan, where Sarah, 16, kindly invites us into her reality — where some things we consider basic, like meeting with a friend in a park, aren’t obvious at all. On top of design and children's rights, you'll hear strong ideas on education, lessons in gratitude, and making an impact outside of your comfort bubble with the cards that life gives you. *** Host*** Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
26 Dec 2024
Crafting equitable play spaces
Are you ready to enrich your understanding of play and spaces that allow equitable child experiences? In this episode we are joined by Marie Williams to reflect on the urgency of prioritizing play and moving beyond conventional ideas and aesthetics of play tools. Emphasizing the importance of play experiences, we discuss the value of transferring knowledge, sharing diverse stories, and co-designing with children—without relying solely on our interpretations. What a perfect way to close out the first season! *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest: Marie Williams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-williams-play4all/) Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) ***Relevant links*** https://dreamnetworks.co.uk/ Welsh Assembly Play Policy, 2002 (https://play.wales/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Play-Policy.pdf) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
8 Jul 2024
Play, physicality and AI
What is play, playfulness, and physicality? What are their practical sides and applications in the AI Era? What boundaries should we set to ensure AI is sensitive to children's playful minds? In this episode, we are joined by Yesim Kunter, play expert and futurist, to discuss these serious questions, looking at AI as a Human+AI interplay. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest: Yesim Kunter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesim-kunter-2738613/) Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) ***Relevant links*** www.playtoinnovate.com (http://www.playtoinnovate.com/) Instagram for Jesim's Play and Design related (https://www.instagram.com/yesimkunter/ ) Instagram for Yesim's Art Work (https://www.instagram.com/yesimsplay/ ) Articles by Yesim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yesim-kunter-2738613/recent-activity/articles/) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
21 May 2024
Building a Positive Digital Future for Kids, with Kids—Together
Peek into the Joan Ganz Cooney Center’s approach for prioritizing children’s best interests, leveraging their unique insights, and positively impacting the work of children’s tech and media creators. In this episode, Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, shares the wonders of partnering with kids and each other. Discover how the Cooney Center Sandbox, a design and innovation lab, plays a pivotal role, serving as a place where children and adults engage creatively to together foster a positive and inclusive digital world for children. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest: Michael Preston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audeleguennec/) Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) ***Link the Joan Ganz Cooney Center*** https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/ (https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
12 Jan 2024
Children and fashion: learning through clothes
What can children tell us through their interactions with everyday clothes? And what can they learn about themselves and others through clothing? Why and how can young people inspire a more ethical fashion industry driven by D4CR principles? It takes no less than three experts to address these questions through the analysis of collaborative experiences of co-creation with children. Let’s embark into their journey and explore with us the learning power of clothes! Join us on this exploration with Aude Le Guennec, Design Anthropologist, Design Anthropologist, co-curator “Dressed for School” (in partnership with the French National Museum of Education), Laetitia Barbu, designer and artistic director at Ark-Ellia Design and Illustrious Lab, and Anne-Charlotte Hartmann-Bragard, expert in brand strategy, image and communication and founder of Studio Abi, promoting textile education. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guests: Dr. Aude Le Guennec (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audeleguennec/), Anne-Charlotte Hartmann-Bragard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-charlotte-hartmann-bragard-50312028/), Laetitia Barbu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laetitia-barbu/) Host: Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) ***Links & references mentioned in this episode*** D4CR Paris Local Chapter (https://d4crfrenchchapter.wordpress.com/) D4CR Glasgow Local Chapter (https://d4crscottishchapter.wordpress.com/) Illustrious Lab (Laetitia Barbu) (https://illustriouslab.wordpress.com/) Studio Abi (Anne-Charlotte Hartmann-Bragard) (https://www.studioabi.fr/) https://www.audeleguennec.com/home (https://www.audeleguennec.com/home) https://radar.gsa.ac.uk/profile/1719 (https://radar.gsa.ac.uk/profile/1719) Tell Me exhibition : https://d4crscottishchapter.wordpress.com/gallery/ (https://d4crscottishchapter.wordpress.com/gallery/) https://d4crscottishchapter.wordpress.com/munae-press-release/ (https://d4crscottishchapter.wordpress.com/munae-press-release/) https://my.octopus3d.com/tour/shabiller-pour-lecole (https://my.octopus3d.com/tour/shabiller-pour-lecole) (online exhibition) https://d4crfrenchchapter.wordpress.com/galerie/ (https://d4crfrenchchapter.wordpress.com/galerie/) (in French) *** Links of the D4CR Association and active local chapters*** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Berlin chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto chapter (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
1 Nov 2023
Strategies for using the D4CR principles in diverse contexts
Get inspired by how the D4CR principles are being applied in various organizations and academia. From inclusivity to the impact of digital technology, we explore the challenges and opportunities in different industries. As an expert in play and designing for children and a co-founder of D4CR, Krystina provides unique insights into creating impactful experiences for children that address their present needs and pave the way for a better future. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest, Krystina Castella (https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystina-castella-371341/) Host, Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide ( https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Active local chapters: Berlin (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
21 Sept 2023
Co-creating with children in public space as design activism
250 children wrote a 40 meters long message saying “WE HAVE RIGHTS, WE DESIGN THE FUTURE” expressing with chalk their thoughts, opinions, and feelings. What a fantastic way to celebrate Children's day! In this episode we talk with Clara Vieira Rodrigues, the leader of D4CR Porto Chapter, about this powerful event, as well as about co-creating with and for children in public space as an act of community involvement and design activism. *** Links & references mentioned in this episode*** More about the event with video and photos (https://designedin.org/public-art-in-co-creation-we-have-rights-we-design-the-future/) *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest, Clara Vieira Rodrigues (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claravieira/) Host, Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Active local chapters: Berlin https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
15 Aug 2023
Play in the New Children's Hospital in Copenhagen
This episode is about systemic integration of play and playfulness into Denmark’s New Children’s Hospital - Mary Elizabeth’s Hospital in Copenhagen. One of the D4CR co-founders, Caser Mathiesen is the lead play designer of the hospital’s internal design team. Casper describes the systemic approach to play and concrete examples of how this approach manifests in enhancing the overall experience for children, their whole families and the hospital staff. *** Links to the guest*** Casper’s linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmathiesen/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmathiesen/) *** Links & references mentioned in this episode*** Video about the vision of the Mary Elizabteh’s Hospital : https://youtu.be/qqtoK1vQoWQ (https://youtu.be/qqtoK1vQoWQ) https://www.rigshospitalet.dk/maryelizabethshospital/english (https://www.rigshospitalet.dk/maryelizabethshospital/english) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Active local chapters: Berlin https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
11 Jul 2023
Applying children’s rights for better business and design
Applying children's rights in design for kids is a win-win-win, for the company, for the product and for the children. It’s the smartest thing to do from a business perspective. This is the culture today. Millennial parents really care about ethical design. You can see that in different parts of their lives, including what they give to their children. If the product is safe, private, child-centered, age-appropriate, allows play and learning (these things are all part of child rights) - you are actually giving your product a huge advantage with this group of audience. And it’s easy to do and easy to start. Once you try, you won't understand how you didn't do it before! *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest, Shuli Gilutz, Ph.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuligilutz/) Host, Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/)
12 Jun 2023
Speculative Design & the future of Children’s Rights in digital products
In this episode we talk about the use of Speculative Design in exploration of the future of Children’s Rights in digital products. Michelle Bruce, a star designer from D4CR’s Berlin local chapter walks us through the methods and the outputs of the workshops they have been running with both adults and children in the room. *** Link to the guest*** Michelle Bruce https://www.linkedin.com/in/michbruce/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michbruce/) *** Link to a post with photos of the event*** http://designingforchildrensrights.org/2023/06/12/podcast-episode-3-speculative-design-the-future-of-childrens-rights-in-digital-products/ (http://designingforchildrensrights.org/2023/06/12/podcast-episode-3-speculative-design-the-future-of-childrens-rights-in-digital-products/) *** Links & references mentioned in this episode*** The cards used in the workshop: 1) Speculative Design cards - the workshop discussed used tailor-made speculateve cards, and here are alternative decks that can be considered to be used: https://shop.nearfuturelaboratory.com/products/the-work-kit-of-design-fiction-2023-mj-edition (https://shop.nearfuturelaboratory.com/products/the-work-kit-of-design-fiction-2023-mj-edition) https://situationlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FUTURETHING_Print-and-Play.pdf (https://situationlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FUTURETHING_Print-and-Play.pdf)https://tarotcardsoftech.artefactgroup.com/ (https://tarotcardsoftech.artefactgroup.com/) 2) D4CR Children’s Design Guide’s rights-based principles: https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Active local chapters: Berlin https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/)
12 May 2023
What's (age) appropriate?
Age appropriate is a trendy and widely used term in designing for children. This term is also sometimes unfortunately, overused or even abused, both intentionally and unintentionally. In this episode, we'll learn from and with a special guest who is my go-to expert on the topic. We'll dive into what age appropriate refers to it's history and research where and how it is used today, as well as how we can recognize well-made age appropriate practices, products, and solutions, and make better choices in our work. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest, Sara Grimes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramgrimes/) Host, Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/)
12 Apr 2023
Design for kids - design for impact
Welcome to Designing for Children’s Best, a podcast about how to turn our best intentions into outstanding child experiences. In this very first episode we are introducing Designing for Children’s Rights association that is behind this podcast, our mission statement, as well as taking an in-depth look at why it is important to have children as stakeholders and what impact it creates. Our guests today are Jonna Tötterman and Petter Karlson, two of the core heroes that have been at the heart of the D4CR community from the start. *** Links to the guests and hosts*** Guest, Jonna Totterman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnatotterman ) Guest, Petter Karlsson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petterkarlsson ) Host, Polina Lulu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/polina-lulu-ba774292/) *** Links of the D4CR Association *** Designing for Children’s Rights Guide https://childrensdesignguide.org/ (https://childrensdesignguide.org/) D4CR Association https://designingforchildrensrights.org/ (https://designingforchildrensrights.org/) Active local chapters: Berlin https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/d4cr-berlin-chapter/) Malmo https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-malmo-chapter/posts/) Tel-Aviv https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-tlv-chapter/) Porto https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4cr-porto-chapter/) And there is also great stuff happening in Los Angeles, Eidhoven and Helsinki. For more details, drop us a line at podcast@d4cr.org
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