“…Interpersonal interaction and connection are key to the success and sustainability of the PD process and the technologies which are produced ( Dindler & Iversen, 2014 ). This relational perspective, which focuses on connectedness and togetherness, is key in PD, particularly when designing with marginalised communities ( Soro et al, 2019 , Wilson, Sitbon et al, 2020 ). Very often, when working with children, and, in particular with children with special needs, it is the act of “showing up” time after time, showing kindness and interest in the children, and becoming a playful co-participant in their contexts that helps designers build the trust and rapport that is crucial to PD practice.…”