The Inclusive Design Canvas. A Strategic Design Template for Architectural Design Professionals

DS 116: Proceedings of the DESIGN2022 17th International Design Conference

Year: 2022
Editor: Mario Štorga, Stanko Škec, Tomislav Martinec, Dorian Marjanović
Author: Matteo Zallio, P. John Clarkson
Series: DESIGN
Institution: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Section: Design Theory and Research Methods
Page(s): 81-90
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2022.9
ISSN: 2732-527X (Online)

Abstract

Designing accessible and inclusive buildings is essential if they are to provide enjoyable and inspiring experiences for all their occupants. Research revealed that many architectural design professionals perceive a lack of awareness of the aspects to consider when designing to be a limiting factor in the uptake of Inclusive Design. By involving expert stakeholders this study provides evidence for the demand to create an Inclusive Design Canvas, a strategic design template offering an educational springboard for building industry professionals to embed Inclusive Design in the design process.

Keywords: inclusive design, design tools, architectural design, accessibility, collaborative design