Inclusive Conversations

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Inclusive Conversations explores the work of creative people who are committed to bringing more inclusion into the world. Each episode features a conversation that shines light on big questions, like: 'what does it really mean to be inclusive? and 'how do we better design for those on the margins?' Presented by Manifold – an inclusive design consultancy – listen along to join us on our journey towards a more equitable future.

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Episodes

Decolonizing Identity with Joe York and Zoya Shepherd

What does it mean to deconstruct your identity? How can postcolonial communities reinforce positive visual culture? Joe and Zoya deep dive in this conversation about journeying into self, navigating double consciousness and discovering the truest essence of who we are.

Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Designing Accessible Spaces with Nikkie To and Grace Mendez

Nikkie To and Grace Mendez are recent graduates of the Inclusive Design masters program at OCAD University. They collaborated to research and design a more accessible space for children at Grandview Kids in Ontario, Canada. We talk to them about their path to inclusive design, understanding disabilities, the built environment and their research discoveries. Connect with Grace on LinkedIn Connect with Nikkie on LinkedIn...

Mar 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Designing for Tech, Anti-Racism and… Tik Tok with Jen Serdetchnaia

Jen Serdetchnaia is a product designer in financial services and fellow graduate of the Inclusive Design graduate program. She gives her perspective and deep thinking on how to design more inclusive systems within tech, considering anti-racism and allyship, and what it means for an equitable future when algorithms dominate so much of our daily lives. Connect with Jen on Twitter or LinkedIn...

Feb 25, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Design in Practice and Pedagogy with Nancy Snow

Nancy Snow is the Program Director of Graphic Design at OCAD University. With decades of experience in practice and now pedagogy she talks to us about pursuing deep learning, decolonizing design education, existing systems of power and staying curious as a key to inclusion. Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn

Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Inclusive Hot Topics with Jess Mitchell

Jess Mitchell is a Senior Manager, Research & Design at the Inclusive Design Research Centre, a writer and a critical thinker with a fondness for things in 3’s. We took the opportunity to call Jess up and dive into some hot topics with her around inclusion and diversity, working from home, representation and finding courage in the world we live in today. Connect with Jess on Twitter or Medium @jesshmitchell

Feb 11, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Inclusion, Diversity and Internet Accessibility with Jutta Treviranus

Jutta Treviranus is a world expert in Inclusive Design, an educator and social activist who has led many international research projects that support inclusion. She is also a full professor at OCAD University, where she started the Inclusive Design graduate program and the founder and director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre. We catch up with her post graduation to find out her thoughts on diversity and inclusion in 2020, making the internet accessible for everyone and building inclusive...

Feb 04, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Financial Inclusion with Joe York

Financial Inclusion – is it even possible? We live in a world completely dependent on money and yet so many people just don’t seem to have enough. Joe York has worked in the finance industry for a decade and is researching ways to include more people from the margins. So far, he’s found that emotional wellness and financial wellness are deeply connected and of course we wanted to find out more.

Jan 28, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Designing Affirmative Action with Dorian Ulises López and Dalal Elskeikh

How can we create work that includes people who are not typically seen in certain spaces? That’s the question on our minds as we dive into a bilingual conversation with Dalal Elsheikh and Dorian Ulises López Macías. Two creatives at different stages in their careers, share their journey and challenges to consciously creating room for others to see themselves. Dalal Elsheikh is an User Experience and Transportation designer focusing on Space Habitation systems. Currently, she is a Masters of Scie...

Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Compassion in Design with Tania & Zoya

Compassion is more than just an emotion – it's a tool for navigating situations. From the perspective of two practicing Buddhists; we venture into the world of exchanging oneself with others for the betterment of everyone, and discuss what our research taught us about compassion and about ourselves. Learn more about Manifold and what we do at: www.hellomanifold.com

Jan 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

Welcome to Inclusive Conversations! This journey began with a simple phone call between two friends and inclusive designers discussing how we could learn better from others. Presented by Manifold – an inclusive design consultancy – we're on a mission to share how inclusion, diversity and equity is possible in the world.

Dec 04, 2020•2 min

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