Inclusive Designers Podcast

Inclusive Designers Podcast
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In the relatively new and constantly evolving field of designing for human health, there is a need for access to the most current information and resources. This Podcast provides a forum for Inclusive Designers to exchange ideas, discuss design considerations, and share solutions for the challenges they face in creating healthy environments for people living with certain human conditions.  Fact: 1-in-4 Americans have some sort of “disability” … these can include issues associated with Aging; Alzheimers; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); Autism; brain injuries; cognitive disabilities; paraplegia; PTSD; and visual acuity, to name just a few.  This series looks at the biological aspects of both home and office environments to discover ways to make them healthier using methods such as movement, biophilia, sound, and lighting. It tackles topics such as universal design; health and design for the homeless; and city living. In addition, it addresses matters of environmental overall health, such as the dangers of furniture off gassing; resins; and electric magnetic fields (EMFs).  The aim of this podcast is to fill the gap among designers who create environments for health and well-being, and to establish a collaborative forum for discussing these ideas. And when appropriate, some episodes may even include a little fun.

  1. JAN 19

    Designing for: Birthing Environments... from Hospital to Home (Season 7, Episode 1)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited By: Cedric Wilson  Photo Credit: Terra Alta Birth Centre, Switzerland                                                                    – Dolmus Architekten Guests: Dr J. Davis Harte Doreen Balabanoff Alison Mulvale Fletcher  Designing for: Birthing Environments… from Hospital to Home Season 7, Episode 1 When preparing for birth, there are many considerations that vary with each child. One significant decision is choosing between a home birth, […]

    1 hr

  2. 08/04/2025

    Designing for: Inclusive Playgrounds... Keeping the Fun in Function (Season 6, Episode 3)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited By: Cedric Wilson Guest: G Cody QJ Goldberg- Chief Play Officer, Harper’s Playground Photo Credits: Harper’s Playground Designing for: Inclusive Playgrounds… Keeping the Fun in Function (Season 6, Episode 3) How do you create playgrounds that are both fun and functional? Join Inclusive Designers Podcast as G Cody QJ Goldberg- Chief Play Officer of Harper’s Playground- spills the dirt on how to design spaces where every body can play. Guest:  G Cody QJ Goldberg- is the Chief Play Officer of Harper’s Playground, a non-profit committed to creating opportunities that […]

    57 min

  3. 04/08/2025

    Functional + Accessible + Beautiful = Michael Graves Design (Season 6, Episode 2)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited By: Jessica Hunt Guest: Donald Strum, President of MGD Photo Credit: Michael Graves Design Functional + Accessible + Beautiful = Michael Graves Design (Season 6, Episode 2) The need for accessible home design is growing, and one company is leading the way! Michael Graves Design is proving that thoughtful, beautiful design can really make a difference! Guest:  Donald Strum- is the President of Michael Graves Design. He shares the personal reasons the company changed it’s focus to accessible design, and what it took to land their collaborations with Stryker, […]

    1h 3m

  4. 01/07/2025

    Designing for Bespoke Bodies: IDP Goes to The Bionic Race

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Photo Credit: Freepik.com Designing for Bespoke Bodies: IDP Goes to The Bionic Race (Season 6, Episode 1b) Come along with us to the Bionic Race! This event brings together not only adaptive athletes, but everyone who loves to the joy of running! We briefly touched upon the race within this discussion of ‘Designing for Bespoke Bodies: Bionic Prosthetics & Beyond’ and decided it deserved a separate ‘more to the story’ episode of its own! Janet and Carolyn attended the race in Cambridge MA where they spoke […]

    54 min

  5. 10/28/2024

    Designing for Bespoke Bodies: Bionic Prosthetics & Beyond (Season 6, Episode 1)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Panel Guests: Dana Ross Rogers & Will Borden- The Bionic Project Molly Jarman- The Stepping Strong Center Maria Villafranca- CoDesign Collaborative Photo Credit: Freepik.com Designing for Bespoke Bodies: Bionic Prosthetics & Beyond (Season 6, Episode 1) Traumatic injury is one of the most under-recognized— yet pervasive— medical challenges in the nation. But now, there are exciting new breakthroughs in Bionic Technology for bespoke bodies, and more accessible environments being designed for everyone. In this episode of Inclusive Designers Podcast, our panel of experts explores the latest […]

    54 min

  6. 08/30/2024

    Design + Menopause (Season 5, Episode 5a)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Guests: Lisa Scully; Nathalie Bonafe; Erika Eitland Stock Image: Designed by Freepik Design + Menopause (Season 5, Episode 5a) Menopause is no longer a taboo topic! Join ‘Inclusive Designers Podcast’ in a special episode on ‘Design + Menopause’ that breaks the silence on what menopause is, how it impacts women in the workplace, and what designers can do to create supportive environments! Our expert panel includes: Menopause Educator Lisa Scully, Women’s Health Advocate Dr. Nathalie Bonafe, and Dr. Erika Eitland from Perkins&Will. Together, we discuss the stages of menopause and offer actionable design solutions. Through personal stories and professional insights, our guests provide valuable perspectives on fostering a workplace that supports women through every stage of menopause. Tune in for a conversation that’s both informative and empowering. Panel: Lisa Scully– is an official Brand Licensed partner with the award-winning ‘Menopause Experts Group’ (MEG). She provides organizations and individuals with up-to-date scientifically based and medically backed information. She is also the Civic Mission Project Manager at Wrexham University, Quote: “My mission is to demystify menopause, providing support, guidance, and evidence-based information to individuals experiencing this phase of life.” Nathalie Bonefe, PhD –  is a molecular biologist with 25 years of biomedical research experience, who now advocates for women’s health from midlife on. In her private practice, she educates and coaches women through peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond. Quote: “Menopause is a transition, not a disease, and post-menopause lasts for the rest of a woman’s life!” Erika Eitland, ScD, MPH – is a Public Health Scientist and the Co-Director of the Human Experience Lab at Perkins&Will. She received a doctorate in Environmental Healthfrom the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and a Master of Public Health in Climate and Health from Columbia University. Quote: “… the more we talk about it, we de-stigmatize it. The more we talk about it, we acknowledge that this is a lived experience that every single woman goes through for a huge part of their life.”   Note: Menopause Cafes– can be a great resource for those suffering with symptoms! We briefly touched upon their existence in this discussion and felt it was important enough to create a separate episode where we share more on what they can do, and how to find one if you or someone you know needs help or support going through these life stages. – Definitions:  – Menopause Stages: Perimenopause; Menopause; Postmenopause – Symptoms of Menopause may include: Depression; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Brain fog; Hot Flashes; Night Sweats; Anger/Mood Swings – References:  Menopause Cafe Connecticut

    1 hr

  7. 08/30/2024

    Menopause Cafes (Season 5, Episode 5b)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Guests: Lisa Scully; Nathalie Bonafe Stock Image: Designed by Freepik Menopause Cafes (Season 5, Episode 5b) Do you think it’s taboo to talk about Menopause? Guess again! In our Inclusive Designers Podcast “Design + Menopause” episode, our experts introduced us to a unique and vital concept: Menopause Cafes. These gatherings provide safe, brave spaces for individuals to share their experiences with menopause, free from judgment and stigma. Menopause Educator Lisa Scully and Women’s Health Advocate Dr. Nathalie Bonafe know first-hand the global reach and impact of these cafes since they facilitate them both in person and online. They share their insight of how these can empower women to connect, learn, and find community during these significant life stages. IDP is excited to share that there are now spaces like Menopause Cafes that focus on breaking the silence and taboos around menopause, and provide a way to foster open dialogue for women in need of support. Interested in learning more about how design can influence and support the menopause journey? Check out our other episode on Design + Menopause. Panel: Lisa Scully– is an official Brand Licensed partner with the award-winning ‘Menopause Experts Group’ (MEG). She provides organizations and individuals with up-to-date scientifically based and medically backed information. She is also the Civic Mission Project Manager at Wrexham University, Quote: “My mission is to demystify menopause, providing support, guidance, and evidence-based information to individuals experiencing this phase of life.” Nathalie Bonefe, PhD –  is a molecular biologist with 25 years of biomedical research experience, who now advocates for women’s health from midlife on. In her private practice, she educates and coaches women through peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond. Quote: “Menopause is a transition, not a disease, and post-menopause lasts for the rest of a woman’s life!” – Definitions:  – Menopause stages: Perimenopause; Menopause; Postmenopause – Symptoms of Menopause may include: Depression; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Brain fog; Hot Flashes; Night Sweats; Anger/Mood Swings – References:  Menopause Cafe Connecticut Menopause Experts Group Perkins&Will Trauma Informed Design Society Understanding Menopause Booklet Understanding Symptoms Poster Menopau...

    10 min

  8. 06/20/2024

    Designing for: Crisis Centers with Stephen Parker/Robyn Linstrom (Season 5, Episode 4)

    By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Guests: Stephen Parker & Robyn Linstrom Photo Credit: Stantec Designing for: Crisis Centers   (Season 5, Episode 4) Inclusive Designers Podcast: Currently, there’s a significant rise in people with mental health issues. But the current system often sends a person in crisis to an already overloaded emergency department. Creating separate Crisis Stabilization Centers can play a key role in addressing the need for better mental health care treatment. But just what do you need to know to design an effective facility that both reduces the stigma, and takes evidence-based research into consideration? Guests Stephen Parker & Robyn Linstrom share their very knowledgeable views on the specific challenges designers may face. Spoiler alert, the best solutions use Trauma-informed Design principles! Guests: Stephen Parker (AIA NOMA NCARB LEED AP) – is a dedicated Behavioral and Mental Health Planner. Stephen is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike. Advocating by design for humanity at its most vulnerable, elevating communities in crisis, and serving those that suffer in silence. His projects range from community-scale recovery centers to expansive mental health campuses— using dignity-driven design research for communities in crisis— with work ranging from China, India, Kenya and across the US & Canada. Quotes: “Trauma-informed Design principles really are a key factor in informing those very community specific needs to avoid coercion and help individuals in crisis in a humane and safe way” “We strive really hard to design for dignity. We balance and harmonize the evidentiary with the empathetic, and really championing that lived experience, talking to those individuals in crisis, the family members that have endured it with them, and not make assumptions” “Every design decision will help or hinder an individual in crisis. And we have a responsibility as designers to do better” – Contact: Stephen Parker, Stantec Robyn Linstrom (AIA, EDAC, LEED AP) – is a healthcare architect and senior associate at Stantec, with a passion for behavioral health and designing for healing environments. She believes that the built environment can be a partner in supporting healing. According to her bio, Robyn is focused on changing design from the institutional to a more therapeutic environment. This challenge drives the work she does. Her goal as a behavioral health specialist is to de-stigmatize psychiatric facilities— with design that provides an environment of hope, dignity, and support. Quotes: “It’s about creating this environment that allows people in crisis to come in and accept treatment to get out of that crisis that they’re in. “I want to help reduce stigma. I want to be part of that solution that we could all find ourselves in a situation of needing help at any time” “It’s really nice to see the gaps being bridged in peer support and all of the different things that we’ve been working on as advocacy is making it into the design world” “My biggest hope working on these types of facilities is to make this a conversation. Let’s design places that are healing and support people” – Contact: Ro...

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In the relatively new and constantly evolving field of designing for human health, there is a need for access to the most current information and resources. This Podcast provides a forum for Inclusive Designers to exchange ideas, discuss design considerations, and share solutions for the challenges they face in creating healthy environments for people living with certain human conditions.  Fact: 1-in-4 Americans have some sort of “disability” … these can include issues associated with Aging; Alzheimers; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); Autism; brain injuries; cognitive disabilities; paraplegia; PTSD; and visual acuity, to name just a few.  This series looks at the biological aspects of both home and office environments to discover ways to make them healthier using methods such as movement, biophilia, sound, and lighting. It tackles topics such as universal design; health and design for the homeless; and city living. In addition, it addresses matters of environmental overall health, such as the dangers of furniture off gassing; resins; and electric magnetic fields (EMFs).  The aim of this podcast is to fill the gap among designers who create environments for health and well-being, and to establish a collaborative forum for discussing these ideas. And when appropriate, some episodes may even include a little fun.

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  • Creator
    Inclusive Designers Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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