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About
- SOCIAL DESIGN LAB -
Center for the Design of Social Innovations
Why We Exist
Ukraine is undergoing the most sweeping transformation since gaining independence. Postwar reconstruction, European integration, demographic changes, humanitarian challenges, public administration reform, and community development all call for a new level of quality in public decision-making. In today’s world, the countries that succeed are those that build policies, programs, and services not on intuition or political expediency, but on data, research, and the real needs of people. It is for this very purpose that the Research.ua team created the Social Design Lab.
Mission
We are creating a space for discussion on how to design social change in Ukraine in a more systematic, evidence-based, and people-centered way. We are strengthening Ukraine’s resilience and development through reliable research, humanitarian and educational programs, and innovative solutions.
Vision
We aim to become one of Ukraine’s leading think & do tanks, shaping public policy, supporting communities, and developing modern tools for data-driven decision-making.
Values
Transparency, Academic Integrity, People-Centricity, Innovation, Inclusion, Development Through Action.
What problem are we solving?
Today, there is often a gap between data, research, and practical solutions.
• Research does not always inform policy.
• Data remains untapped.
• Humanitarian programs sometimes lack a sufficient evidence base.
• Social innovations are difficult to scale.
• Solutions across different sectors are often not coordinated.
We help bridge this gap.
How We Do It
Our operating model combines 8 interconnected stages:
Data → Understanding → Systems Thinking →→ Shared Vision → Design →→ Pilot → Evaluation → Scaling
How We Evaluate the Results of Our Work
Grading system based on the answers to the questions:
- OUR HISTORY -
From volunteer initiatives to international projects
Researching social processes and fostering a culture of designing public solutions