Core Argument - The design industry predominantly focuses on visual aspects, neglecting other senses, leading to an impoverished environment [5][6][7] - The industry should shift from sight-centered design to sense-centered design, incorporating touch, hearing, scent, and memory to create richer, more responsive, and human-centered spaces [23][24] - The industry needs to involve all users in the design process, not just experts, to create spaces that belong to everyone [21][22][23] Sensory Design & Empathy - The industry can learn from visually impaired individuals to understand how to navigate spaces through all senses [3][4][5] - Experiential exercises, such as using low vision simulators and blindfolds, can foster empathy and inform design thinking [10][11] - Integrating sensory experiences and empathy into the design process can lead to more inclusive and user-friendly spaces [13][24] Design Tools & Communication - The industry can utilize tools like sensory design cards to facilitate communication between educators, students, stakeholders, and architects [14][15][20] - These cards can bridge the gap between technical expertise and user experience, enabling mutual understanding and collaborative decision-making [15][16][20] - The design cards categorize sensory considerations like clarity, acoustics, environmental sensory, pathfinding, materials, textures, and lighting [18]

[Music] [Applause] You're so sensitive. Stop overreacting. Just get over it.Don't be so touchy. grow a thicker skin. Lighten up.I get told these things a lot as a person of sensitivity, which is defined as a heightened processing my environment. One moment I'd be sad because didn't respond to my text within 10 minutes and next moment I'd light up from hearing a little bird chirp. I used to think that sensitivity is a curse that I must fix.But today, I dare to ask, is sensitivity really a weakness. I dare to ...

Core Argument: The PAC Framework - The core argument is that effective systems, whether for learning, health, or any aspect of life, must be designed with a focus on Persons, Artifacts, and Context (PAC) [7] - Alignment of these three elements (Persons, Artifacts, and Context) leads to transformative outcomes, whereas misalignment can cause systems to fail or even cause harm [9][14][21] - The industry should prioritize understanding and fitting systems to the lives of the people they are intended to serve, rather than standardizing approaches [21][25] Application of PAC in Education - The "Between the Lions" case study demonstrates the PAC framework in action, showing how aligning media (Artifacts), culturally relevant materials (Context), and teacher support (Persons) significantly improved reading outcomes [9][16] - Initial attempts to implement the program without adapting materials to local cultures (Mississippi) or providing adequate teacher support resulted in reduced impact [13][14] - When all three elements were aligned, the impact jumped to 170%, exceeding the national baseline and demonstrating the power of the PAC framework [16] Application of PAC in Caregiving - A national study of caregivers revealed that their motives and mindsets significantly affect their well-being and ability to cope with caregiving tasks [19][20] - Systems should be responsive to the individual needs and circumstances of caregivers, recognizing that care is personal and contextual [21][22] - The industry should anchor its work in the PAC corners, considering the caregivers (Persons), a system responsive to their motives (Artifacts), and the messy reality of their lives (Context) [21][22] Implications for System Design - The industry should move away from designing for simplicity and standardization, and instead design for complexity, recognizing the importance of individual differences and contextual factors [6][21] - Systems should be built with empathy, focusing on understanding and meeting people where they are [25] - The most important question when designing a system should be whether it fits the life someone is actually living [25][28]

When I was a kid, there was something my parents had on all the time. The news. Rachel Matto, Lester Hull, and Anderson Cooper all became some of the staple names in my household growing up. And from that moment on in fourth grade, I declared I would be a reporter. I kept on this dream for years, joining every announcement and news crew I could get my grubby little hands on. But when it came time to do my own stories, the question struck me. What is the most interesting story on the news? I gave it some tho ...

Cruise Tourism Industry Growth & Trends - Global travel reached 14 billion (140 亿) people last year, approximately equivalent to China's population [1] - Cruise tourism is a niche market but is rapidly expanding [1] - In 1980, cruise passengers were 14 million (140 万); by 2006, they reached 15 million (1500 万); in 2011, 20 million (2000 万); and last year, 30 million (3000 万) [1] - Cruise ship capacity has increased from 400 to over 5,000 people plus crew [1] - Cruise durations have decreased to 5-7 days, turning ships into "floating cities" [1] Impact on Local Communities - Research indicates that 40% of cruise tourists surveyed spent nothing in the local community [1] - The remaining 60% spent around €10-€20 on small items [1] - Limited time in port leads to rushed experiences and missed opportunities to engage with local culture and products [1] Recommendations for Sustainable Tourism - Reduce the number of mega-ships arriving in destinations [3] - Increase compassion for local communities [3] - Establish a quota and fund for the community [3] - Involve diverse stakeholders, including women, in tourism planning [3]

[Applause] What happens when you take a kid's childhood and divide it between four countries that are considered opposites of each other with completely different cultures, values, people, and languages. Well, you get a lot of problems that me and my therapist are currently working out, but you also get some insights into how people interact with each other and go about life. See, one thing I observed in my life is that people exist in bubbles. And these bubbles are formed based on the people you see in you ...

Self-Awareness and Authenticity - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-awareness as the starting point for acquiring humility [5] - Being authentic and true to oneself are presented as lifelong battles [6][7] - The speaker challenges the audience to examine their own behaviors and motivations, questioning whether they are genuine or merely putting on a show [6] Acceptance and Adaptability - Acceptance of one's circumstances, both positive and negative, is crucial for personal growth [7][8] - The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is highlighted as a key attribute [8] Humility and Adversity - Simulating adversity can serve as a physical reminder of one's limitations and foster humility [9] - Experiencing adversity helps individuals check themselves and maintain a sense of perspective [10] Empathy and Gratitude - Developing empathy, putting oneself in the shoes of others, is essential for practicing humility [12] - Gratitude for one's circumstances and the opportunity to be good to others is emphasized [13] Continuous Learning - Reading is presented as a vital tool for learning about human attributes and developing empathy [10][11]

Dora Puhakka was a Speaker at TEDxEspoo Youth 2025! What does it truly mean to connect with another human being? In this TEDx Talk, Dora Puhakka invites us to reflect on one of the most universal human needs: to be seen, to be heard, and to feel that we belong. From the beginning of the Talk we are reminded that human connection is not a luxury - it is a necessity. Yet despite living in an increasingly interconnected world, many of us feel isolated, divided, and misunderstood. This Talk explores how concept ...

[Music] I was working as a TV executive and I loved my job and my team and then I got a new boss and he sucked. Anyone ever have a bad boss? [Music] You're my people. This guy became the bane of my existence. I was in a constant power struggle with him and in the process I was losing sleep and I was losing my mind and I was losing my way. My team felt it. My work reflected it. It was not good. Not good. But like a glutton for punishment, I stayed in this situation for two years. Finally, when I decided to l ...

[Music] [Applause] I remember the moment the door swung open and I saw 25 kids stir me up and down. I was six years old and I did what I knew best. I hid behind two large trees, my father's legs.We had just moved from Germany to Portugal to Lagos, my family's hometown. And my mother gently assured me, "Darling, don't worry. In Portugal, all the kids are just like you." What does that even mean when you're six. Sure, I spoke Portuguese. Sure, I look Portuguese.I still do. Brown eyes, brown hair, but the way ...