Co-Design Methods and Tools in More-Than-Human Health, Wellbeing and Flourishing: A Scoping Review

This scoping review aims to comprehensively map and synthesise existing co-design methods and tools used to engage both human and non-human entities in addressing health, wellbeing, and flourishing, within a "more-than-human" context.

The review seeks to identify empirical studies across multiple disciplines, including design, health, environmental science, geography, and anthropology, focusing on three levels of engagement: direct participation of non-human entities ("co-design with"), indirect representation through humans ("co-design through"), and human-centric methods aimed at mutual flourishing ("co-design for").

Non-living entities such as AI or architecture are excluded. Key data extracted will include participant types, co-design methods/tools, primary outcomes related to flourishing, and methodological or ethical challenges.

The review will offer insights into how co-design facilitates meaningful engagement across species boundaries, identifying research gaps and highlighting promising methodologies.