Case Study: Amazon GO

Dr. Matteo Zallio is an award-winning designer and researcher on a mission to make every day spaces adaptive and inclusive. Tune in as we chat about accessible design, and the importance of designing spaces alongside the natural environment. 

If the title didn't give it away, we're talking LEGO on this episode. Join me and my fantastic colleague, Clementina Consens, as we talk about some design wins and opportunities for LEGO.

In this episode, Sheliza Jamal, founder of Curated Leadership, helps us reimagine learning - pulling on her experience in theatre and in the classroom. Note: Transcription is presently unavailable for this podcast. We recognize this means that our content is inaccessible to folks who rely on transcription. Our new website, www.pauseandeffect.ca is currently under construction. We plan to include transcribed podcast content on our blog once this is ready. Please stay tuned

A big welcome back! To us, and to you! It's been a whole year, and we're so excited to share what we've been up to, the evolution of thoughts, and our new brand, Pause and Effect. Note: Transcription for this podcast is presently unavailable. We recognize that this means content from our episodes will be inaccessible to some for the time being. As our new website is under construction, we will soon be able to offer transcribed episodes on our blog. Please stay tuned. 

What do you notice or look for when purchasing a toy? A book? A game? How does important is diversity to you - and how much does it matter to the people around you? In this episode, I chat with Debra Mckenzie. the founder of Diversity Kidz (a non-profit organization based in Ontario) on the importance of diverse representation in children's products - and how exposing our children to difference at a young age can foster acceptance and understanding.

In this episode, I interview DEI Consultant, Kim Crowder on how inclusive marketing can create memorable customer experiences and counter stereotypes and stigma associated with underrepresented communities.

What happens when Black youth are empowered to design, lead, and reimagine their own spaces? Anthonia Ogundele founded The Ethos Lab after trying to find  a community space where her 10 year old daughter grow and build community, while feeling safe, seen and reflected. The Ethos Lab is a youth-led creative co-working space at the intersection of STEM and culture, which centers the humanity of the Black experience. Follow them at: IG: @ethos.lab Twitter: @lab_ethos Web: www.ethoslab.space/support

Amazon GO is revolutionizing brick and mortar retail. With "grab and go" being the future of consumer experience, how do we ensure that ALL customers (and potential customers) enjoy the benefits of convenient and expedient shopping?

"Innovation starts in a very quiet, unseen place". At the age of 17, Asha was diagnosed with a degenerative sensory disability. In this episode, she shares her deep knowledge of universal design through her lived and learned experiences working as a Business Transformation Consultant with low vision.

Let's get on the same page, shall we? What is Inclusive Design, and how will it benefit YOU? Find out that and more on this episode of the Inclusive Design Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up with the latest!