The one-handed tape dispenser designed for satisfiable sticking
This is the “ON” tape dispense, which makes the experience of dispensing tame feel almost digital-like using a computer mouse or something. Tape dispensers are a […]
Inclusive design
What is Inclusive Design? Why is it important to start designing for the diversity of the human spectrum? In this section, we take you through the foundation of Inclusive Design, its principles and the people behind it.
A toe tickling in-shoe navigation system for visually impaired people
Honda-backed startup Ashirase has created a GPS navigation that uses a series of haptic ‘tickles’ to help guide users as they walk. Yet, something like a […]
This terraced sink makes it easier for one-handed users to wash up
Moray is a statement kitchen that provides leverage to one-handed users when washing dishes. Washing the dishes might feel like a chore but for people with […]
Six 3D-printed limbs advancing the future of prosthetic design
Prosthetic design is nothing new but in the last 20 years, artificial limbs have moved forward at an electric pace. Here is a little bit of […]
These 6 toys ditch gender for a woke approach that we completely support
Gender neutral toys spark your child’s imagination instead of imposing harmful stereotypes We’re not virtue-signalling when we say that pink versus blue makes us see red. […]
Is the digital landscape inclusive enough? Interview with Will Selviz
Afro-Caribbean multidisciplinary designer, Will Selviz is making digital arts and innovation accessible to the diversity of the creative community. Will Selviz revisits his roots for inspiration […]
“Open a design history book, almost all the famous designers are white men” – A talk with Jessica Walsh
As the Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Jessica Walsh takes action through self-initiated projects enhancing diversity. Based in New York, &Walsh is a creative agency specializing […]
From march to merch: Pride is becoming overdesigned
As brands blur the lines between allyship and marketing, they risk disempowering the communities they claim to support. The first Pride parade was in 1970, a […]
The Pride Flag: a colourful history of a design icon
June has long been recognised as Pride Month and on this colourful occasion, the rainbow Pride Flag takes centre stage. Expect to see it everywhere: stretched […]
Are LGBTQ+ creatives well enough accepted in the design field? Interview with Rebecca Brooker (she/her)
It’s Pride Month, and we’re all about celebrating the amazing work of our LGBTQ+ friends. Co-founder of Queer Design Club, Rebecca Brooker (she/her), tells us about […]
“WAKE THE F*CK UP!” and start designing for all – Interview with Max Masure (They/Them)
We talk to Max Masure, ‘a white, mostly non-disabled, transgender non-binary queer person’. This is how Masure defines themselves, and this is the approach they are […]
4 archi/design LGBTQ+ organizations that you should know, follow, and might as well join
We’ve spotted four LGBTQ+ organizations and initiatives supporting the creative LGBTQ+ community, by giving designers a space to share their visions and connect with each other. […]