experiential design

for humans

SPECIALITIES

  • Every industry could use a bit more human-ness. After all, every business is made up of humans and for humans.

    We take a multi-disciplinarian approach to finding out the “why” and testing out the “how.”

    Whether you build widgets to sell, services to deliver or gather humans together to make great things happen, Social Studies Lab can maximize your efforts.

    Allow Social Studies Lab to help you achieve innovative change through experimentation, testing and implementing.

  • Social Studies Labs presents live social experiment events!

    We create unique live experiences like a 3-night light festival for the streets of Calgary. Plus more intimate events like a nostalgic record listening party or “how-to” solve your social problem using the DnD game mechanics with your own Dungeon Master.

    We design spaces to explore, experiment, ask questions, take risks, have fun and impact change.

    We create explorative human experiences. We’re here to incite delight!

Social Studies Lab helps others explore, test & build bold new ideas, delivering impactful social experiences.

OFFERINGS

HOW TO: VALUE DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR TEAMS

Social Studies Lab can help you achieve innovative change within your team through experimentation, testing and implementing. 

The Value Design Workshop creates alignment where individuals can be themselves while working as a cohesive team. 

This is achieved through a 4-hour workshop with tools to undercover how values impact team culture and success.

PROJECTS

Sam Centre

Special Projects, Scown Gallery

Calgary Stampede

2024 | Calgary

NEW N!ght L!ght Festival

Co-Presenter with Victoria Park BIA

September 2023 | Calgary

LobbyFest

Program Partner

September 2023 | Calgary

About

Photo Credit: Heather Saitz


Hanan Chebib, lead Social Scientist

Social Studies Lab was founded by Hanan Chebib, an award-winning creator of live experiences, programs and projects.

She brings a culmination of 17 years of experience with an openness to creating something delightfully new. She led brave, innovative change by bringing together unique perspectives and expertise.

She believes any good challenge can be taken on with thoughtful, open, collaborative, human-focused teams.


Testimonials

  • ~ Jasmine Palardy, Future Fit Cities

    “Social Studies Lab has the magical ability to rally like and unlike minds together to shape change-making projects.”

  • ~ Kylie Woods, Founder and Executive Director, Chic Geek

    “Hanan is someone who leads by example, and the things I’ve learned from her are: 1. Stop getting in my own head and move faster. 2. Try it - why not? 3. Keep asking, what do you have to lose?”

  • ~ Angie Gelinas, Deputy Executive Director, Calgary Stampede Foundation

    “Hanan’s strength on the Sam Centre project was her exceptional ability to integrate complex teams, from client-side coordination to managing design and fabrication partners. Her leadership was crucial to the successful completion of the Sam exhibits for the Calgary Stampede Foundation. Hanan consistently brought her sense of joy, tireless curiosity, and her “let’s get it done” to the project, perfectly aligning with our culture. Her representation of Sam Centre in all discussions and negotiations with our various partners was exemplary, leading to fulfilled objectives and a truly outstanding project completion.”