A Lesson on Empathy

A Lesson on Empathy

Although mostly associated with fun and experimentation, Design Thinking can also be used by educators to tackle society’s more controversial issues inside the classroom. With what’s going on now–political tensions, war on drugs, terrorism– I am pushed to...
Going Regional

Going Regional

Designing learning experiences for our neighbors Last July, the team hopped back to one of our favorite stomping grounds and Gerson’s alma mater, Philippine Science High School, to co-facilitate the ASEAN Cyberkids Camp 2017. We showed our version of Philippine...
The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect

Excel Center for Educational Leadership is a nonprofit organization that aims to equip public school principals with leadership development training. Last July 21-22, 2017, they brought the Habi team to Infanta, Quezon for the second module of their Leadership...
Creative Confidence for Teachers

Creative Confidence for Teachers

A workshop on creativity! You could say it was bound to happen. Each of the three facilitators is an artist in his own right. Katty is a social scientist who has ongoing pursuits in music, urban farming and alternative medicine. Gerson champions for the inclusion of...
Tips for Testing Prototypes

Tips for Testing Prototypes

Showing your work to others can be terrifying, moreso for those who are new to Design Thinking. Perfectly normal. Since we’re so used to showing best versions of our work, letting others take a peek at our rough sketches or unfinished ideas brings out a mixture...