Stoodio for Mankind is a creative studio aimed at helping people apply human-centered design approach in areas that truly benefit humans.

Design and technology has transformed how we live, work, and connect. While we have gained much from this shift, we’ve also lost touch with what it truly means to be human. Through our work, we aim to help people learn to design their own path forward with intention, instead of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and rapid change.

Designing Family Culture is our first initiative. We are focused on making design tools, methods, and mindsets relevant and accessible to families, so we can better navigate complexity, build deeper relationships and shape family systems that reflect who we are and what we value. We believe that practicing this at home, has the potential to bring us forward to a better place.

Who is this for?

• Parents who value critical thinking, empathy, creativity, collaboration and want practical ways to cultivate them at home.

• Families who feel overwhelmed and are looking for a clearer, more intentional way forward.

• Organisations that value design, and are looking for meaningful ways to support employee well-being by helping them experience the power of design at work and in their family lives.

About the creator

Evonne Ng-Jääskeläinen is a multi-disciplinary designer with over two decades of experience in brand, storytelling, and innovation. She’s worked across creative agencies, Procter & Gamble, and Accenture, teaching design, supporting innovation, and helping organizations embed a designer’s mindset in the way they work.

After becoming a parent and navigating the emotional chaos of raising two young boys through major life transitions, Evonne began applying design tools at home. What started as a way to stay sane, slowly evolved into a more intentional way of living, bringing clarity, collaboration, and deeper connection into her family life.

That experience became the foundation for Stoodio for Mankind, a space where human-centered design meets everyday challenges, and where anyone can learn to shape their life with more empathy, creativity, and intention.

What you’ll find here

This is a living guide, a work-in-progress designed to help families shape their culture at home. We aim to build a comprehensive resource grounded in connection, collaboration, and growth. The content is broadly divided into two categories:

1. Design Approach to Family Life
   Here, we explore how the design approach can positively shape modern family lives and the values it brings. We also share insights we’ve uncovered through conversations with parents across the world.
   
   You can start with these:

   • What is Human-Centered Design and Why it Matters at Home
   • The Life Skills Families can Build through Human-centered Design
   • Why Family Life Feels So Hard
   

2. Family Toolkit
   We’re progressively building a practical guide to help you navigate everyday challenges at home. Here, you’ll find tools, methods, mindsets and insights into human behaviour. Some are adapted from widely used design toolkits, others are original resources created through our work with families. We’ll also answers your questions and share real-life examples on how these tools can be applied at home.
   
   Explore the sections:
   • Tools & Methods to Look, Understand, Create and Embed
   • Design Mindset (Coming Soon)
   • Designing for Humans (Coming Soon)
   • Applying them at Home (Coming Soon)

Reach Out, Connect & Collaborate

Building a community to provide better support is in our plan. In the meantime, if you are looking for help or opportunities to collaborate related to our work here, or even to volunteer your time to help us test and develop our tools & methods, please do reach out.

We are also available for workshops and 1-1 coaching to meet your specific needs.

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