In This Episode

We take a deep dive into the etymology of “normal” and discuss how this term has propped up power structures that have continued to limit how marginalized bodies experience space. Tune in as we discuss how the built environment can go “beyond access” to embrace equity and support differences. Our guests are AJ Paron, SANDOW Design Group Executive President and Design Futurist; Joshua A. Halstead, Art Center College of Design and Designmatters Teacher and Design Activist; Matt May, Head of Inclusive Design for Adobe.

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"If you seek to universalize, then you're going to end up standardizing. If we're seeking this kind of universal utopia that works for everyone, then you're going to be glossing over differences."


JOSHUA A. HALSTEAD, TEACHER AND DESIGN ACTIVIST FOR THE ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN AND DESIGNMATTERS

Host and Guests in this Episode

Host: Kaelynn Reid


As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.

Guest: AJ Paron


Executive President and Design Futurist for SANDOW Design Group

Guest: Joshua A. Halstead


Teacher and Design Activist for the Art Center College of Design and Designmatters

Guest: Matt May


Head of Inclusive Design for Adobe