In this activity, youโll turn your reflection and problem-solving into a project sketch.
Youโll define a small initiative โ real or imagined โ that reflects the values of the New European Bauhaus: sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics.
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Youโll use NEBComp competences to shape your idea, and describe its goal, approach, target group, and potential impact.
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This is your chance to dream, co-create, and shape the future through a NEB lens ๐๐จ๐ค
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๐งฉ Steps in the Activity:
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1๏ธโฃ Start with your idea or challenge
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Think back to the community challenge or topic you explored in Activity #3. You can:
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- Continue working on that idea
- Or choose a new creative spark youโd love to explore
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2๏ธโฃ Define and develop further your initiative
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Fill in these elements (individually or with peers):
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๐น 1. What challenge are you responding to?
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Describe the issue, need, or opportunity you want to work with.
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- Who is affected by it?
- Why does it matter?
- Where is this happening?
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๐น 2. What is the core problem or opportunity?
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Define the focus clearly in one sentence.
Example: โLocal artisans are losing visibility and income due to digital exclusion.โ
๐๏ธ Write your problem or opportunity statement
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๐น 3. Brainstorm your solution
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What would your NEB-inspired micro-initiative look like?
Think small and doable โ a creative idea, a cultural activity, a public space activation, a community tool, a process...
๐๏ธ Describe your idea in 3โ5 bullet points
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๐น 4. Choose your guiding NEBComp competences
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Pick 2 to 4 NEBComp competences that support your idea.
Write them down and say why you chose each one.
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๐น 5. Fill in your Micro-Initiative Canvas
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- Initiative Title
- Goal
- Target Group
- NEBComp Competences Used
- Key Activities / Methods
- Location / Context
- Expected Impact
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๐น 6. Optional: Visual or Creative Expression
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Add a small sketch, map, collage, or tagline โ even in words.
You can draw, paste a screenshot, or just describe the visual vibe.
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๐น 7. Final reflection (optional)
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- What was inspiring about this exercise?
- What would you need to turn this into action?
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3๏ธโฃ Present it visually (optional)
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You can also add:
- A moodboard or image collage (Canva, Google Slides, Miro)
- A sketch, diagram, or rough layout
- A tagline or poster headline
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4๏ธโฃ Share it!
Submit your idea via form or upload (Google Doc, Padlet, Miro, Canva, SlideShow).
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