Editing Participatory design (section)

=== New role of the designer under co-design ===
Co-design is an attempt to define a new evolution of the design process and with that, there is an evolution of the designer. Within the co-design process, the designer is required to shift their role from one of expertise to one of an egalitarian mindset.<ref name=":0" /> The designer must believe that all people are capable of creativity and problem solving. The designer no longer exists from the isolated roles of researcher and creator, but now must shift to roles such as philosopher and facilitator.<ref name=":1" /> This shift allows for the designer to position themselves and their designs within the context of the world around them creating better awareness. This awareness is important because in the designer's attempt to answer a question, "[they] must address all other related questions about values, perceptions, and worldview".<ref name=":1" /> Therefore, by shifting the role of the designer not only do the designs better address their cultural context yet so do the discussions around them.