"Prototyping for Policy" was a summit held on November 9-10, 2018, at Stanford University's d.school, organized by the Stanford Legal Design Lab. The event focused on applying human-centered design and agile development methods to policy-making, aiming to create more effective and responsive policies.
The summit featured an unconference format on November 9, where participants explored various methods, use cases, and strategies for policy prototyping. On November 10, attendees engaged in hands-on design workshops to address specific policy challenges, including:
- Developing new systems to regulate the legal profession, considering technological advancements and access to justice issues.
- Creating more accessible and inclusive entrepreneurship systems that leverage new data and emerging technologies.
- Improving communication of data transparency to enhance user trust and control over personal data.
- Utilizing emerging technologies to advance diplomacy and human rights while ensuring ethical and human-centered regulation.
The event provided networking opportunities, allowing participants from diverse backgrounds—such as policymakers, entrepreneurs, and designers—to collaborate and share insights. Notable speakers included Andrea Siodmok, Deputy Director at the UK Government’s Policy Lab, and Zvika Krieger from the World Economic Forum Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
This summit was particularly beneficial for individuals involved in innovative policymaking across various sectors, including government agencies, courts, universities, and non-profits. Attendees gained practical experience in applying design thinking to complex policy issues, enhancing their ability to develop and implement effective, human-centered policies.
Speakers(9)
Andrea Siodmok
Deputy Director at Cabinet Office, UK Government
Andrea Siodmok is a Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office leading the UK Government’s Policy Lab and Open Innovation Teams, working on over 40 policy projects for the Prime Minister and other government departments.
Angela Hanson
Innovation Lead at Observatory of Public Sector Innovation at the OECD
Angela Hanson is the innovation lead at the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation at the OECD, focusing on innovation strategies, methods, tools, and capacity-building in the public sector.
Chelsea Mauldin
Director at Public Policy Lab
Chelsea Mauldin is a social scientist and designer with a focus on government innovation, directing the Public Policy Lab, a New York City nonprofit that designs better public policy and services for low-income and at-risk Americans.
Elad Meshulam
Creative Lead at International Monetary Fund
Elad Meshulam leads the Creative Lab at the International Monetary Fund, focusing on digital product innovation and Human-Centered Design strategies. Prior to joining the IMF, he held senior editorial positions covering international and local politics for major news networks in Israel.
Margaret Hagan
Director at Stanford Legal Design Lab
Margaret Hagan is the director of Stanford’s Legal Design Lab. She is a lawyer with a JD from Stanford and a PhD from Queen’s University Belfast, working on public interest technology to improve access to justice.
Paul Brest
Former Dean and Professor Emeritus at Stanford Law School
Paul Brest is the former Dean and Professor Emeritus at Stanford Law School, a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and co-director of the Stanford Law and Policy Lab. He served as president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation from 2000 to 2012.
Stephanie Wade
Lead at Bloomberg Philanthropies
Stephanie Wade leads several domestic and international innovation programs at Bloomberg Philanthropies, using design, data, and behavioral methods to develop innovative solutions for complex problems in cities.
Verena Kontschieder
Policy Design Professional at Stanford Legal Design Lab
Verena Kontschieder is a practicing and researching policy design professional, working with the Stanford Legal Design Lab and focusing on design-based innovation approaches in policy labs at the international governance level.
Zvika Krieger
Co-Lead at World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Zvika Krieger co-leads the World Economic Forum’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco. He previously served as the U.S. Department of State’s first-ever Representative to Silicon Valley and Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9, 2018
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Stanford d.school
- Pricing
- $25
- Audience
- Policymakers, entrepreneurs, designers, and individuals involved in innovative policymaking across various sectors.
- Attendees
- Not specified