Equity-Centered Approach
At ARC, we use equity-centered design as part of our approach when taking on new projects and initiatives. Equity-centered design is the practice of purposefully involving historically excluded or underserved communities throughout a design process with the goal of allowing their voice to directly affect how the solution will address the inequity at hand. Equitable design acknowledges that equity doesn’t happen by chance but with intent and focus.
CORE CONCEPTS
EQUITY
Equity generally refers to creating opportunities for equal access and success among minoritized populations by providing them with specific, targeted resources.
ANTI-RACISM
Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and attitudes so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN
Human-centered design is an approach to problem solving that develops solutions through a strong, consistent focus on the human perspective by empathizing with the end user.