  Participatory design in digital civics aims to foster mutual learning and
co-creation between public services and citizens. However, rarely do we
collectively explore the challenges and failures we experience within PD and
digital civics, to enable us to grow as a community. This workshop will explore
real-world experiences that had to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Through
case presentations and thematic group discussions, participants will reflect on
the challenges faced, the causes that led to these challenges, and
collaboratively problem-solve effective solutions. Furthermore, we aim to
discuss well-being impact on researchers and communities when faced with these
obstacles, the strategies participants use to overcome them and how this can be
fed back into the digital civics community. By that, the workshop seeks to
foster dialogue, reflection, and collective learning, empowering participants
with insights to navigate complexities effectively and promote resilient design
practices in digital civics.
