Unit 2 Inclusive Design

What is inclusive design?

• Ensuring that both men & women are represented on the design team.

• Enables and draws on the full range of human diversity - including and learning from people with a range of perspectives.

• Designing something for one specific person, in a controlled environment, in a specific context

What criteria will be assessed in this unit?

• B, C

• A, B, C, D

• A, D

In this unit, you will..

• Design and make a product that will assist a person who has your condition.

• Make an app that helps someone with visual thinking challenges

• Identify a product that helps create a more inclusive environment for people with your particular condition and evaluate the quality and impact of this product.

• Make a presentation for the class about your assigned condition

At the end of this unit, you will be successful if you...

• "walk a mile in the shoes" of someone with your condition

• demonstrate sensitivity and empathy for your target audience

• have a deeper understanding of the experience of someone with your condition

The best source for you access in this unit will be...

• A website that describes the medical explanation for your condition

• A TED talk of someone who has your condition

• A person (primary source) who has your condition and can teach you about their experience

• Your teacher, they have all the answers all the time.