The principles of Stimpunks connect ethics with design.
They translate the values of the Stimpunks community into practical guidance for building environments that support neurodivergent life.
Principles sit between:
- ethical values
- design methods
- real-world environments
They help transform ideas into systems that work in practice.
The Ethical → Design Pipeline
The Stimpunks ecosystem connects cultural values to environmental design.
Manifesto↓Tenets↓Design Principles↓Design Standards↓EnvironmentsEach layer plays a role in turning values into infrastructure.
| Layer | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Manifesto | worldview |
| Tenets | ethical guidance |
| Design Principles | design philosophy |
| Design Standards | measurable implementation |
| Environments | real-world application |
From Tenets to Design
The Tenets of Stimpunks provide ethical guidance for navigating systems that often fail neurodivergent people.
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Several tenets translate directly into design ideas.
Examples include:
| Tenet | Design implication |
|---|---|
| People Are Not the Problem | redesign systems rather than individuals |
| Access Is a Practice | accessibility must evolve over time |
| Care Comes Before Compliance | regulation-first environments |
| Rest Is Not a Moral Failure | sustainable energy systems |
| Design for Real Life | environments must support diverse needs |
These ideas shape the design philosophy of Stimpunks.
Design Principles
Design principles translate ethical guidance into ways of thinking about environments.
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Examples include:
- design for attention and focus
- support sensory balance
- allow flexible participation
- respect different energy rhythms
- enable authentic communication
These principles help designers recognize patterns that support diverse minds.
Design Standards
Design standards define how principles are implemented in practice.
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Standards provide criteria for evaluating environments.
Examples include:
- attention-friendly environments
- sensory-safe spaces
- sustainable participation systems
- flexible collaboration structures
Standards help organizations apply neurodivergent design consistently.
Patterns and Recipes
Patterns describe recurring structures in neurodivergent life.
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Design recipes translate patterns into practical design actions.
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Together they help designers move from observation to implementation.
Designing Environments
Principles ultimately guide the design of real environments.
Examples explored on Stimpunks include:
These environments illustrate how design principles can shape everyday life.
Principles and the Design System
The principles of Stimpunks are part of a larger design framework.
See:
- The Neurodivergent Design Framework
- The Neurodivergent Design Specification
- The Neurodivergent Design Checklist
Together these tools support the creation of environments where diverse minds can flourish.
Toward Neurodivergent Civilization
Principles do not only shape individual spaces.
They influence how institutions and societies evolve.
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When environments expect cognitive diversity, societies become more humane and resilient.
Design principles help guide that transformation.
Explore the System
To explore the ideas behind these principles, see:
Together these pages describe how ethical values, knowledge systems, and design practices interact within the Stimpunks ecosystem.
