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]

The innovation was designed in collaboration with the United Spinal Association as part of the brand's larger commitment to human-centered and inclusive design for the kitchenBENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One in four U.S. households include at least one family member with a disability*. With the launch of the Whirlpool® Spin&Load Rack, Whirlpool brand brings human innovation and inclusive design to the everyday kitchen with an easy-to-use, 360o spinning lower-level dishwasher rack. Desi ...