Joy Island

*Credit to Andi Cuddington from the Design Thinking Zeal for this activity.

To connect participants around what brings them joy using a visual metaphor.

• Prepare participants:
• As participants to write 3-4 things that bring you joy on your paper, small in one corner, to use as reference for the activity
• Explain the activity:
• Each person will draw the outline of an island, any shape
• On that island, name areas where you could do those things that bring you joy.
• You can add icons to signify what's happening on that area of teh island.
• You'll be sharing with a partner when you're done - but it doesn't have to "look good!" Just get something on paper.
• Share examples:
• You might have a Bunko Beach if you like to play games, or Pickleball Playa, or Family Falls
• Think about areas of a theme park if you need inspiration
• Give participants 5 minutes to draw their island
• Put them in pairs to share their islands
• Debrief (as time allows):
• What surprised you about your island?
• What did you notice about your partner's island?
• How might you bring more of these joyful elements into your daily life or work?