Case Study: Mengrov boosts citizen participation with Klaxoon

How to Run a Citizen Consultation With a Speedboat Workshop in 45 Minutes

Mengrov, a Lyon-based impact design agency led by strategic designer Céline Varenne Souchon, needed a way to run a democratic citizen consultation during lockdown for Lyon Metropolitan Council. The challenge was to involve more than 50 residents remotely, accommodate different levels of digital comfort, and collect ideas in a structured way about a neighborhood pedestrianization project. To meet this need, Mengrov turned to Klaxoon and its collaborative Board and SpeedBoat workshop method.

With Klaxoon, Mengrov ran a 45-minute remote workshop where participants joined easily from any device, shared ideas on a visual board, and voted on the most important constraints, assets, risks, and goals. The result was a highly participatory and well-managed consultation that made everyone’s voice heard, improved clarity and debate, and helped the council quickly prioritize key issues. Klaxoon enabled Mengrov to deliver a workshop format that was accessible, efficient, and effective for a large group.

Mengrov

Céline Varenne Souchon

Strategic Designer