Co-Construction Kits : the Transformative Potential of Interpersonal Connections for After-School Centres

Abstract

The following thesis makes contributions to the design and educational use of tangible construction kits. It is shown that their transformative effect for young people in economically-disadvantaged communities is closely tied to kits, and their design, being embedded in a concept which places the communal nature of use at the centre. The approach enables young people to use the tools to strengthen social engagement and make investments their social environment.