Moving the Needle: Inclusivity in Design
A look at how illustration played a major role in 2017’s biggest redesigns. It was marked by debate on diversity, inclusivity, and sexism, from the sterile halls of Silicon Valley to the studios of the entertainment industry, and across the political spectrum.
Elpida Home
The archetype visual language of signs. All members of Elpida Home, are identified not only by their title, but an explanatory illustration as well.
To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens
As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of the elderly are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.
Every Designer Should See the Smithsonian’s Illuminating Exhibit on Accessibility
Sleek wheelchairs, stylish walking sticks, powered body suits and eye writing technology: New Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum accessible design exhibit shows a bright future for aging adults and people with disabilities.
Designing for Access
Highlighting the beneficial ways design and technology are transforming the lives of people with different physical, cognitive and sensory abilities.
Learning from accessibility: ‘When we embrace inclusive design, everyone benefits’
Accessible banking used to mean statements in large print. Now it involves fingerprints, face recognition and hi-vis debit cards. Next up, a helpful money management bot …
Meetings and Events Technology Alone Can’t Solve Accessibility Challenges
People with disabilities are often overlooked by event spaces and meeting planners. A new wave of innovation and technology can help make meetings and events more accessible.
ACCESSING EDUCATION WITH A DISABILITY ISN’T AS EASY AS WE THINK
Equal access to education isn’t quite as easy as one would imagine.
AIRA: SERVICE FOR BLIND PEOPLE TO MAKE THEM MORE INDEPENDENT
Through Aira, a blind person is connected to an agent through their smart glasses. Whenever this person needs helps, they just press a button on a camera, and are immediately connected to a live agent.
Assistive Technology Helpful in the Classroom for Visually Impaired
Students with vision problems now have a number of tools at their disposal to help keep up in the classroom, they just need to be implemented correctly.