THINK VISUAL with Amélie (Ayaka) Uriu

Pathway: Systems Change & Structural Power
Pathway: Community, Culture & Belonging
Engagement Level: Curious → Informed → Activated

Theme: Human-Centered Design
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Location: Impact Hub Houston (Lower Level),
The Ion District, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Organized by: SHAPESHIFTERS & Alphachimp

Event Info:

This creative community meetup explores visual storytelling, human-centered design, and participatory engagement strategies. Led by Amélie Uriu, the session invites participants to explore how drawing, design, and dialogue shape community understanding and civic imagination.

Why It Matters

From policy to placemaking, visual tools help people of all backgrounds make sense of complexity and co-create solutions. THINK VISUAL creates an accessible space to learn and practice human-centered techniques that honor community voices and advance shared goals.

Alignment with The Change Lab

The event invites participants to creatively engage in civic reflection and systems thinking. It directly aligns with The Change Lab’s goals of making civic learning inviting, expressive, and action-oriented—especially for visual and relational learners.

Key Highlights

• Monthly meetup for visual thinkers and civic designers

• Hands-on exploration of visual dialogue tools

• Themed sessions on co-design, storytelling, systems mapping

• Networking with changemakers, creatives, and community organizers

• Hosted at Houston’s innovation anchor, The Ion

Strategic Alignment

• Creative Expression & Culture: Empowers community voices through visuals

• Systems Change & Structural Power: Encourages design thinking as a civic tool

• Community, Culture & Belonging: Creates inclusive, welcoming space for all learners