CfID’s Michelle discusses how to foster inclusive, real conversations and support in the lead up to R U OK? Day.
Category: Blog (page 4)
Designing inclusive security and privacy
As technology and innovation progresses at accelerated rates, privacy and security have become increasingly important. Data and information management and protection, along with its ethical and political dimensions, have become a key focus for industry.
Hey, have you heard about hearing loops?
CfID team member Claire reflects on the life changing ‘a-ha’ moments that led her to Inclusive Design.
User testing with First Nations – a design guide
By Raylene Hassall and Manisha Amin When we think of inclusion in Australia, the sad truth is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to face significant systemic exclusion. As the first people of Australia they deserve to be considered…
Ep 4: Designing Past to Present with Alison Page
What would Australia look like today if we looked to our past Indigenous history and teachings to design our present and our future?
Ep 3: Busting Binaries with Steph Sands and Mon Shafter
We look at a history of discrimination for the LGBTQIA+ community and busting binaries for inclusion and representation in media and work.
Toilets, are we there yet?
Flushable toilets have been around since the late 16th century, yet, five centuries later we still haven’t arrived at widely available, fully inclusive public amenities. Read Scott Sumner’s journey as he questions our perceptions and expectations when nature calls
Ep 2: Using Cognitive Bias For Good with David Dylan Thomas
Users have biases and so do we. We explore how design and strategy can help keep them at bay (or use them for good).
The Government Green Paper aims to modernise TV regulation but ignores accessibility
The Australian Government’s Media Reform Green Paper, which was released in November 2020, proposes changes which would address issues raised by the decline in viewers of traditional free-to-air television. As viewers increasingly switch to video on demand (VOD) services such…
Walking in the middle of the street
Content warning: The following article discusses sexual assault. So, here’s the thing. When I ask people if they have ever walked in the middle of the road, the women all nod. They know what I’m talking about. I’m yet to meet a woman who has never chosen…