‘Humane Design for Homeless Populations’ or HDHP is a speculative public design project, engaging the homeless residents of Dufferin Grove Park to craft the graphic language used in two concept designs: a park bench doubling as an emergency sleeping pod and a wireless charging station. Their utilitarianisms engage practical problems like warmth/shelter and access to mobile charging, while employing speculative, participatory design techniques to encourage discussion and social reform surrounding stigma and misconceptions about urban homelessness.

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