Inclusive Design Podcast Pause and Effect

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.