Introduction & Framing the Workshop

• Present the workshop objectives using the A1 instruction sheet provided on each table.
• Introduce the Double Diamond design model (Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver) as the guiding framework (also visualised on the A1 sheet).
• Explain how the model integrates Living Lab principles (e.g. real-life experimentation, user engagement, transparency, openness, inclusivity, and empowerment) and visual storytelling techniques.
• Brief participants on the visualisation process: using either brought or googled photos to create a physical collage on the A1 sheet (printing from phone available), and a digital collage via a webpage developed for the occasion.

Phase 1 & 2: Discover & Define

• Participants map their experiences of rural digital transformation on the A1 sheet (writing directly or using post-its), identifying key challenges, actors (using the Penta-Helix model), methods, and resources, as introduced earlier. Three facilitators will circulate to assist.
• Participants share words and images representing their context, contributing to both a physical and digital collage. One team member is assigned to support image uploading (displayed on-screen) and/or photo printing. Participants send photos via email to this team member to have them printed or uploaded to the workshop webpage.
• Participants identify local needs and gaps in current policy or practice.

Phase 3: Develop

• Participants reflect on their own and others’ work to prototype alternative policy approaches rooted in rural needs. Examples from previous projects are available on the A1 sheet.
• Engage in small-group discussion: What strategies or tools made a real difference?
• Contribute to the evolving collage with additional words and images, digitally or physically.
• Reflect on themes such as the digital divide, power distribution, empowerment, and the role of co-creation.

Phase 4: Deliver – Policy Recommendation Co-Creation

• In pairs or triads, participants co-create 1–2 policy recommendations based on their case reflections.
• Annotate what makes the recommendation context-sensitive, inclusive, or transferable.
• Submit recommendations via the Mentimeter app for group sharing and analysis.

Wrap-Up & Reflections

• Summarise key insights gathered throughout the session.
• Share final reflections and takeaways for replication, future use, and ongoing collaboration.