Solvers Community: Application

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Before completing your application, it's important you know how Solvers uses the data you provide. Without your consent, we won't be able to process and respond to your application. You can read our Privacy Policy here.* This field is required.
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What's your name?* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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What's your preferred email address?* This field is required.
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Where in the world are you?
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Where do you call 'home'?
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How would you define your main area of expertise or interest?* This field is required.
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Academic
Architect
Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
Business or Organisation Design
Circular Economy
Coach or Mentor
Community-led Design
Futurism
Mobilities
Service Design
Strategy Design
Sustainable Design
Systems Design
Training or Facilitating
UI Design
Urban Planning or Design
UX Design
Other
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How would your friends describe you in just 5 words?* This field is required.You can type a short sentence, or up to 5 individual words. It's up to you!
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Do you have a LinkedIn profile you'd be happy to share?Copy and paste the URL to your profile below. If you don't have LinkedIn but have another professional profile you'd be happy to share, feel free to use your preferred alternative.
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Tell us about a project you're proud of* This field is required.This could be a project you've delivered on your own, in collaboration with others, or led in a community. We just want to get a feel for the work that most excites you. Tell us about the project, its aims, and most importantly your role in it.
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Through membership of the Solvers Community, what 'type' of designer are you seeking to become?* This field is required.You may already describe yourself as one of these three 'types', which is fine! Simply select the one you feel is a best fit for your future self.
A 'Regenerative Designer'
A 'Systems Designer'
An 'Equity Designer'
All of these
None of these
Other
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How would you describe your status on your development journey?
Beginner / Novice
Some knowledge but no practice
Some knowledge and had some practice
Lots of relevant knowledge and good understanding, but no real practice
Knowledgeable and lots of practice
Really experienced - this is what I do for a living!
I literally wrote the book
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Our community space is accessible online, and has members from aroud the world who are joined together by their own desire to learn, share, connect and collaborate. Nobody in the community has 'the answers' - people are here to offer their existing skills and knowledge whilst continuing to develop their understanding of what it means to be a regenerative, equity and/or systems designer.

Therefore it is diverse and multidisciplinary, with a culture of opennness and curiosity. Active discussions, sharing resources, regular events and talks, workshops, co-learning and coaching are all a feature of our community environment, with activities always being developed and driven by the needs of the community.

Community behaviours

As you may expect, we have set principles and guidance for community members. These can be seen via this link.

Is it right for you?

The community is a mixture of experience and different levels of knowledge and undnerstanding, so if you're looking for an 'expert-only' space, then this probably isn't right for you.

We also have a focus on Action Learning, and we're here to support each other in creating impact through applying our learning in the 'real world'. The community exists to support each other in this endeavour and to seek collaborative opportunities to undertake projects. Those looking to contribute and actively participate in designing and creating for community-led projects will always be prioritised for admission to Solvers community. This is a community of practice, and therefore there's an expectation members will act, as well as talk and share.
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From the information you have, tell us how you believe the Solvers Community is the right place for you and how you think it can help you thrive* This field is required.We promise we're not trying to catch you out! We just want to understand how the community will help you on your journey and to make sure there is mutual value for all members.
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There's a whole host of activities and opportunities within the Solvers community. Highlight your 'top 3' from the list below.* This field is required.This info helps us to prioritise and curate activities we know our community members want and need.
Solvers Toolkits and Resources
Members-only talks and workshops
Members-only access to grants, sponsorships and funding applications
Priority access to projects secured and delivered in Solvers Studio
Support from a creative consultant to help unlock potential in your own projects
Members-only co-learning sessions
Monthly one-to-one coaching advice and support
Matchmaking to projects with Affiliates, Enterprises and Partner studios
Priority access to Retreats
Feature your own offer(s) via 'Solvers Marketplace' and 'Innovation Help Engine'
Curate and create dedicated content through Solvers Podcast and Blogs
Discount on future workshops and courses offered at Solvers Institute
Discount one Solvers Book Club membership
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We love recommendations! If you're happy to share your favourite things, do tell us what they are - or provide links - in the box below 👇Books, blogs, podcasts, people, social media accounts, console games... whatever! They don't even have to be design-related.
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