Design Thinking 101

Rachael Dietkus is a clinical social worker and certified trauma professional dedicated to trauma-responsive practices in design. We talk about trauma-informed design, social work, and why design teams need a social worker. Listen to learn about: The intersection of design and social work Trauma-informed design Resources for designers looking to be more trauma-responsive in their work The benefits of including social workers on design teams Social Workers Who Design   Our Guest Rachael Dietkus is a social worker immersed in design. She is a licensed clinical social worker, design researcher, and strategist, with experience in the non-profit space, federal government, and higher education. Rachael is deeply committed to trauma-informed and trauma-responsive design practices and is the founder of Social Workers Who Design.   Show Highlights [02:21] Rachael’s undergraduate studies in photography and art design. [02:59] The Sociology 101 course that changed everything. [03:50] Working on the abolition of the de