Every design decision has the power to either include or exclude people. Designing for inclusion not only means designing for people who have different abilities than us but rather it takes into consideration other factors as socio-economic, race, gender, family dynamics, language etc., which may act as a barrier to interaction. So as designers, the gate-keepers it becomes paramount to find a way to understand the weight of our design decisions and find a way to incorporate different voices in it. Therefore at in-clusivity, we use a tool, “The User Mapping Canvas” which is a visual representation of the user’s abilities required to interact with the design. It lays down the groundwork for the team to understand the broader picture of design systems in various contexts also combined with Cards For Inclusion it creates space for open conversation where biases and pre-existing standards can be challenged.
About the speaker
Pratistha Sharma is an experienced User Researcher and Service designer with a focus on Inclusive Design. Pratistha has a business and design background, and she thrives at the intersection of human needs, storytelling and problem-solving. Her goal is to design solutions that empower people with varied capabilities and drive impact. She is also the Founder of in-clusivity, which aims at spreading awareness and creating space for having conversations about Inclusive Design. Their mission is 'To develop supportive environments, products and systems by designing for the needs of all people.
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