Inclusive design

The innovations in these projects go above and beyond the requisite wheelchair-accessible ramp, demonstrating how modern architects are designing for disabilities in new and inventive ways.

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This is a great graphic from Microsoft showing why inclusive design is more than just thinking about people with disabilities. Microsoft…

Tilting Sink - Sink by Gwenole Gasnier. A sink that can adapt to everyone. By tilting and locking into place, the design can be positioned to cater for standing or seated adults or children. #designwithheart

Staircase handrails usually are not considered to be a great navigation, however, if we use Braille Staircase Handrail, it would be really handy for

Inclusive design is often confused with simply designing for people with disabilities. However, true inclusive design is much more than this — it is about designing for as diverse a range of people…

It is important that everyone is given equal opportunity to participate in play and sports. Inclusive Design playgrounds are designed to make them such that it is easy for everyone to move and play in them, which encourages all children to play together.

Image 6 of 7 from gallery of Universal Signage: The First Step in Making Cities More Accessible. Photograph by Avanti Avanti Studio & Design for All Foundation

Universal design emerged from slightly earlier barrier-free concepts, the broader accessibility movement, and adaptive and assistive technology and also seeks to blend aesthetics into these core considerations.

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This article will guide you in creating better products that are inclusive of all people. And better your understanding of inclusive design.

Sometimes all it takes is a simple tweak to an ordinary design to make it usable for a person with physical restrictions. The Arm Use Basin, a recipient of honorable mention from the Red Dot Awards, is a great example of how a minor transformation of an ordinary object can go a long way to transform someone’s life. Unlike other bowls which can be cumbersome or even dangerous to use without hands to stabilize, its side extensions are easily supported with one or two forearms.

When pursuing DEI work, start from the premise that bias is normal, writes Fonati Abrokwa.

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Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA and Bill Schmalz, FAIA The content of this white paper was developed in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects as part of the AIA Best Practices series.