Inclusive Design – The benefit of designing for all
Designing a product that’s of use to somebody is a designer’s purpose, whereas designing a product that’s of use to millions is a designer’s dream. One […]
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.
What design for everyone truly means – Interview with Marie van Driessche
Marie van Driessche is a Deaf designer from Amsterdam focused on making digital platforms accessible to everyone. She has a BA in Graphic Design from the […]
Design for mental health – Can these 8 products help cure anxiety?
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are taking a look at the different ways in which design can support our wellbeing, presenting some of […]
10 of the best products designed for users who are deaf or hard of hearing
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.5 billion people live with some degree of hearing loss of which 430 million people require habilitation services. This is […]
10 of the best autism-friendly design projects
Inspired by innovative designs, we are taking a look at the many ways autism-friendly design can help to create a more inclusive experience of the world […]
PARAFREE is a lightweight carbon wheelchair made for everyday heroes
A wheelchair should add to your freedom and independence; it should enable your comfort and well-being. Wheelchairs shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all affair and up until just […]
Prepare a meal by touch with Haptics of Cooking
Haptics of Cooking are practical kitchen tools that also offer an insight into cooking with limited or no vision Imagine for a moment you had to […]
Hacking is caring, this e-book helps to design a dementia-friendly home
Being cared for in-home is considered the better option whenever possible. Hack Care seeks to make this a realistic option for more people. Caregiving can be […]
Forget the white cane: Sense Five uses ultrasonic and haptic technology to help the visually impaired
Sense Five utilizes parametric design techniques to create a white cane that adds new levels of haptic feedback for users. Along with guide dogs, the white […]
Braver New World: the future of the resilient workplace
At IA Interior Architects, our firm philosophy and mission is to constantly ideate and innovate. We view challenges as inspiration – an opportunity to explore the […]
Co-working space for a more just and equitable community: The Coven + Blu Dot
The Coven is a co-working space for women, non-binary and trans folks, whose mission is to create a more just and equitable community. When creating the […]
Meet Stretch, an automated robot that promises to do your chores one day
After three years in stealth, Hello Robot has unveiled the Stretch Research Edition: a slender robot intended for use in the home and in the workplace. […]