Inclusive Design: Lessons from a Toothbrush

March 8, 2023

Have you ever thought about how the toothbrush has evolved over time? The modern toothbrush, as we know it, was patented in the US in 1938. Since then, there have been several improvements, such as synthetic bristles, plastic handles, and in 1960 the electric toothbrush was introduced in the US.. Recently, I got a Philips […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

May 19, 2022

What is Accessibility Accessibility is the design of products and services so that they’re usable by people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible development ensures both ‘direct access’ (i.e. unassisted) and ‘indirect access’ – compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (i.e. screen readers). While accessibility primarily focuses on people with disabilities, it can […]