With, Not For (WnF) is an initiative by the Centre for Inclusive Design. Our CEO Dr Manisha Amin facilitates insightful conversations with the people working in and with communities both in Australia and globally to design a world that works for humans. Our guests are transforming the way we think about inclusion in design and how we learn from each other. This podcast explores what the world can look like when we design with, not for and the magic that happens when we do.
EP20: Domestic violence affects all cultures and societies…but are we doing the best for survivors?
With over 30 years’ experience caring for survivors of domestic and family violence, Arina Aoina challenges the concept of what a refuge is, and can be, and is committed to increasing the overall wellbeing and safety of individuals, families, and…
EP 15: Women at work, with Sandra D’Souza.
In this episode we sit down with Sandra D’Souza to discuss how we can bridge the gap towards gender equality in the workplace.
EP 19: Golf anyone? Golf course designer, Christine Fraser, breaks barriers to make golf an inclusive sport.
Can anyone play golf? In this episode we sit down with Christine Fraser to discuss making golf accessible for all.
Harnessing artificial intelligence for good, part 2
Have a listen to part two of our ‘Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Good’ special event.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Good, part 1
How do we harness AI for good? We tackled these pivotal questions with the help of industry experts in a special online seminar recorded Tuesday 27 June.
Ep 16: Man Made, how the bias of the past is being built into the future – Tracey Spicer
What do big data and the uses of AI mean for our future?
We sit down with Tracey Spcier to discuss her new book, ‘Man-made’.
We sit down with Tracey Spcier to discuss her new book, ‘Man-made’.
EP 14: Designing a better and more inclusive future, A/Prof Deena Ridenour
In this conversation we explore inclusiveness in public spaces, and the role of the design process in creating places for everyone.
Ep 13: Disrupting the Status Quo, Utopia’s Nadya Powell
Within the world of business, real change happens from the inside out. Hear from Utopia founder Nadya Powell on changing internal business thinking to become more inclusive, healthy and entrepreneurial.
Ep 12: Debiasing pictures; Kate Rourke – Getty Images
While a picture can say more than words, it doesn’t always reflect the truth. In this podcast we speak to Kate Rourke, Asia-Pacific Head of Creative Insights for Getty Images about what Getty’s is doing to debias our view of…
Ep 11: Queer, young and a long way to go with Lara Husselbee
In this conversation we chat about the issues young LGBTQ+ people face, and actions we can all take to be an active ally.
Ep 10: Professor Kees Dorst reveals the special sauce in designing sustainable solutions
Listen to Prof Kees Dorst explain the ‘special sauce’ in design thinking to solve complex, multilayered problems the world is facing.
Ep 9: Racism – the cost to the workforce and what we can do.
What does racism in the workplace look like and what is it’s cost to the economy? And more importantly, what can we do about it?
Ep 8: Activism Through Comedy with Madeleine Stewart
A conversation around the intersection of comedy and disability, challenging the norm and creating a safe space for everyone.
Ep 7: How the built environment affects our mental health with Jan Golembiewski
Different environments make us feel different things. In this episode, we explore the effects of the built environment when designing for people’s health and wellbeing.
Ep 6: How to Be an Ally with Melinda Briana Epler
A conversation about what allyship means and practical steps we can all take to become a better ally.
Ep 5: The Dignity Project with Angel Dixon and Kelsey Chapman
What does dignity mean? Our guests this week lead a The Dignity Project and talk about their work to uncover the meaning of dignity for people with disabilities or impairments
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.
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).
Ep 1: Building Inclusively for Women, Disability and Rock Stars with Pinar Guvenc
We chat about inclusion for women in male dominated industries, designing for disability and designing building for rockstars.
Collaboration Partners
