At both tech companies and design studios, inclusive design has become shorthand for “good design,” and the “right thing to do.” The phrase is so common in tech that a quick Google search yields ...

In everyday life, we’re surrounded by items and facilities that people have designed for us. While many of these things and places are suitable for able-bodied, neurotypical people, others may not ...

From tech to media to consumer products, there’s been a big push to make corporate America more inclusive. Kat Holmes, who lead inclusive-design initiatives at Microsoft and Google, wants companies to ...

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Coverage of the 2018 GeekWire Summit in Seattle, bringing together more than 800 leaders to explore the future of the innovation economy. by Kurt Schlosser on Oct 5, 2018 at 11:49 am October 5, 2018 ...

The business case for inclusion and belonging is well known, and leading companies are working hard to make their cultures more welcoming to all. As workplace strategists and designers, we know that ...

Every gamer with a disability faces a unique challenge for many reasons, one of which is the relative dearth of accessibility-focused peripherals for consoles. Microsoft is taking a big step toward ...

What does it mean to practice human-centered design? The answer to that question is evolving. If you’ve read my research, you know it’s critical for businesses to embed accessibility and inclusive ...

The world’s biggest social challenges are reflected in the way we design our spaces. Privatization of public space, lack of affordable housing, dark design and spatial segregation are just some of the ...