Can design truly serve a diverse society? How does it adapt to meet the varied needs of its users? Since the 1980s, discussions on inclusion and participation have shaped design discourse, paving the way for contemporary methods that extend the ideas of Universal Design and Design for All. Today’s inclusive design reinterprets these concepts, emphasizing community-based, participatory practices that resonate across various design fields.
Design for All? Inclusive Design Today brings together an array of recent projects, concepts, and initiatives from multiple design disciplines. By engaging with international educators and researchers, the book creates a dialogue around inclusive design strategies, marking a paradigm shift that challenges society's normative values and asks whether design can contribute to a fairer, more equitable world.
Curator and journalist Evelyn Steiner and Museum für Gestaltung Zürich curator Sara Zeller bring their expertise in art and design to this important exploration of inclusive design’s impact on society.
