who are we?
We work with communities to make places better.
Our team of facilitators, environmental artists, designers, engagement specialists, developers and strategic thinkers have over a decade’s experience working alongside local people to deliver reactive solutions that boost regeneration, enterprise, community involvement and collaboration, communication, youth engagement, active travel, funding potential and digital participation.
design
by
community
Here at icecream we believe the best solutions are designed by the people, for the people, because nobody knows what your needs are better than you. That’s why we work together with communities to empower them to design their own solutions, or as we call it, design by community.
We have over a decade of experience in working collaboratively with communities. Our varied team of specialists includes designers, artists, facilitators, planners and programmers, all of whom work together to make the process of participating in local projects more engaging, transparent and accessible.
A taste of what we do
Inspiring young people to set up their own social enterprise.
Animating a trail with wayfinding markers, seating installations and a companion app.
Training 1500 people in Design Thinking and solving 132 local challenges along the way.
Attracting over £3.2m for the regeneration of an Aberdeenshire market town.
Developing a heritage trail and interpretation for Ardnamurchan.
Developing a Local Place Plan for highland communities.
Working with a community to buy a derelict site for use to play, grow and shop.
Helping a social enterprise teach language and fight dementia using AI.
Showcasing local stories and folklore through VR.
If you would like to discuss a project with us or hear more about what we do, please get in touch...
Contact usour team
Interpretation Designer
Director
Software Developer
Project Designer
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Design Thinking Facilitator
Design Thinking Facilitator
Community & Heritage Manager