IVOC
There are 4 culture-principles to consider when designing your environment's culture: INSPIRED, VALUED, ORGANIZED, CONNECTED. We use the acronym “IVOC” (pronounced like “evoke”) to help you think about and enhance the culture of your space.
It's helpful to ask, "when I'm in my [Room Name] do I feel [Culture Principle]..." Here's an example. "When I'm in my Living Room do I feel Inspired to relax?"
Use the list below to help identify more specific opportunities to meaningfully enhance the culture in your spaces.
INSPIRED
1. to take action
2. to learn something new
3. to try your very best
4. to stand up for your deep beliefs
5. to feel and express gratitude
6. to love others
7. to make new friends
8. to build something great
9. to think
10. to relax
11. to engage in meaningful or whacky conversation
12. to remember your best experiences
VALUED
1. loved
2. celebrated
- on your birthday
- for milestones
- for big events
- for your hard work
- for your kindness
- for being YOU
3. rewarded
4. appreciated
ORGANIZED
1. for work
2. for learning/school
3. for play
4. for exercising
5. for cleaning
6. for making/crafting
7. for fixing things
8. for getting ready for the day
9. for indoor gardening
4. connected
1. to each other
2. to nature
3. to ancestors
4. to diety
5. to country
6. to history
7. to friends
8. to family (immediate and extended)
9. to schedule/plans
10. to goals/future
11. to art and architecture
12. to humanity
CONNECTED
1. to each other
2. to nature
3. To ancestors
4. to God
5. to country
6. to history
7. to friends
8. to family (immediate and extended)
9. to schedule/plans
10. to goals/future
11. to art and architecture
12. to humanity