The Importance of Inclusive Design
Everyone should be able to access information or use a product and/or service easily.
Opinion: People with disabilities are the experts in disability-inclusive development
With the right levels of support, people with disabilities make highly effective development workers. Many people with disabilities possess attributes that are actively sought in the sector: They are natural problem solvers, dynamic thinkers, extremely adaptable and resilient, and able to work effectively with limited resources.
Barbie gives inclusivity another try with new wheelchair and a prosthetic limb
Barbie is making moves to broaden the definition of beautiful. In June, Mattel will debut a doll that uses a wheelchair and a doll with a removable prosthetic leg as part of its barbie fashionistas line.
How People with Disabilities Are Using AI to Improve Their Lives
Advances in artificial intelligence have spurred the development of smart devices to help people overcome physical and cognitive challenges. And, this may just be the beginning.
How we’re designing musical instruments with the help of disabled musicians and VR
Virtual Reality technology opens up new experiences and possibilities in music for people with disabilities.
West Aurora schools seek donors to help build ‘inclusive’ playgrounds
“We thought this was a great opportunity to partner with an organization that understood some of the unique design challenges of creating a truly inclusive space where all children can learn and play together”
Microsoft’s Super Bowl ad will make you cry–over a video game controller
Microsoft’s new, 60-second spot, which will air during the fourth quarter this Sunday, is a surprisingly heartwarming mini-documentary produced by McCann Worldgroup, about a group of kids with disabilities who love to play video games.
How Inclusive Design Drives Innovation
Designing for inclusion means continuously asking the right questions in an effort to push the boundaries of software design and pave the way for a future where no user gets left behind.
Domino’s under fire for UX: Top tips for inclusive digital design
Domino’s is facing backlash against its non-inclusive website. Sigma’s Hilary Stephenson shares top tips on managing user experience for customers with ranging abilities so SMEs can lead the charge where larger organisations may fall short.
When Empathy Isn’t Enough
Designers need to go beyond empathy to include the disabled community as participants in design solutions.