In a unique blend of sociology, creative exploration and digital fabrication, the University of Oulu’s recent Critical ChangeLabs explored “Democracy in the Everyday” with participants aged 15-19, bringing new perspectives on civic engagement and societal issues. Organized in collaboration with a local school as part of a sociology course and with a local youth-oriented organization, the goal was to deepen the youth’s understanding of social structures and empower them to think critically about democracy through hands-on experiences and collaborative discussions.