Designing for Difficult Moments

This workshop guides participants in designing, creating, or selecting meaningful touchstones—including objects, photographs, writings, recordings, or other personal materials—that they want in their lives during their most difficult times. Together, we’ll reflect on death and dying with care and openness, making space for personal, cultural, and spiritual difference. Participants will also be invited to imagine and create personalized ceremonies for major life transitions, honoring diverse human needs and values while building respect for the art we make and the spaces we shape to support us. No prior design or art experience is needed.