Flows. How a group of people connects from information and emergencies to designing for communities. Reflections from an educational experience

Today, how we interpret and present data is critical for learning. As technology advances, our learning systems must also embrace new processes to turn data into knowledge (Antonelli, 2021). In this context, Information Design (ID) is not an aesthetic endeavor but an essential component of educational frameworks, promoting intuitive and analytical understanding. At the same time, emergencies and communities constitute critical aspects to be addressed by design. This article explores the role of education in ID, highlighting the intrinsic relevance of a dynamic and collaborative design community, introducing two international experiences. When communities dialogue it can challenge our established notions.