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Universal Design 2.0
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| With Anders Berggreen (Founder, byACRE), Mindy Scheier (CEO, Gamut), Rob Van Varick (Chief Design Officer, Michael Graves Design), Richard Whitehall (Dir., Smart Design), Estela Lugo (Dir., Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation). |
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May 20 (Tue) , 2025 @ 06:30 PM
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Join us for the Universal Design 2.0 panel bringing together trailblazing experts from fashion, beauty, tech, home, healthcare, & more.
IDSA is thrilled to announce a panel discussion about Universal Design, bringing together trailblazing experts from fashion & beauty, tech, home, healthcare, & more who have reshaped their industries by integrating Universal Design, Disability Inclusion, & DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility) into their work.
1 in 4 Americans live with a disability, yet most products, spaces, & services are still not designed with them in mind. The reality is that we all encounter situations where products & experiences are mismatched with our abilities. Forward-thinking businesses that recognize this gap & embrace disability inclusion are not just leading with empathy-they are tapping into an opportunity to drive innovation, gain a competitive advantage, & create solutions that work better for everyone.
Smart Design's groundbreaking work with OXO Good Grips transformed Universal Design in the 90s into a competitive advantage & a $500M category-leading business. This revolution continues today across industries, with Michael Graves + Pottery Barn creating stylish universal furniture lines & Victoria's Secret launching an inclusive lingerie collection that celebrates bodies of all abilities. Designers are rethinking the social impact of their products, leveraging advancements in materials science, manufacturing, affordable sensors, motors, & lean-AI models to create experiences that dynamically adapt & enhance our abilities.
Panelists:
Rob Van Varick, Chief Design Officer at Michael Graves Design
Mindy Scheier, CEO at Gamut Management & Founder of the Runway of Dreams Foundation
Richard Whitehall, Executive Director & Partner at Smart Design
Anders Berggreen, Cofounder of byACRE
Moderator: Estela Lugo, Director of Program Development at Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Why Attend?
Learn from practitioners who have successfully embedded accessibility into their business models
Understand both the social & economic benefits of designing for all
Discover how Universal Design can help you reach new markets & build customer loyalty
Connect with others who are working to make inclusion a standard part of good design
The future of design is inclusive, practical, & accessible, with thoughtful technology integration enhancing these qualities.
Join us at NYCxDesign Week to be part of this important conversation!
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