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Book Synopsis: How inclusive methods can build elegant design solutions that work for all. Sometimes designed objects reject their users: a computer mouse that doesn't work for left-handed people, for example, or a touchscreen payment system that only works for people who read English phrases, have 20/20 vision, and use a credit card. Something as simple as color choices can render a product unusable for millions. These mismatches are the building blocks of exclusion. In Mismatch, Kat Holmes describes how design can lead to exclusion, and how design can also remedy exclusion. Inclusive design methods—designing objects with rather than for excluded users—can create elegant solutions that work well and benefit all.
Holmes tells stories of pioneers of inclusive design, many of whom were drawn to work on inclusion because of their own experiences of exclusion. A gamer and designer who depends on voice recognition shows Holmes his “Wall of Exclusion,” which displays dozens of game controllers that require two hands to operate; an architect shares her firsthand knowledge of how design can fail communities, gleaned from growing up in Detroit's housing projects; an astronomer who began to lose her eyesight adapts a technique called “sonification” so she can “listen” to the stars.
Designing for inclusion is not a feel-good sideline. Holmes shows how inclusion can be a source of innovation and growth, especially for digital technologies. It can be a catalyst for creativity and a boost for the bottom line as a customer base expands. And each time we remedy a mismatched interaction, we create an opportunity for more people to contribute to society in meaningful ways.
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Do you ever find yourself frustrated because the products you use don't seem to consider your needs? It's time to put an end to those mismatches and embrace inclusive design with Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design. This groundbreaking book by Kat Holmes offers invaluable insights into the power of inclusive design methods that create elegant solutions, working well for everyone.
In Mismatch, Holmes uncovers the ways in which design can inadvertently exclude certain users, whether it's a computer mouse designed only for right-handed people or a payment system that leaves non-English speakers behind. Something as seemingly simple as color choices can render a product unusable for millions. But fear not, because Holmes also reveals how design can be the remedy for exclusion.
By designing objects with, rather than for, excluded users, inclusive design methods can revolutionize the way we approach product creation. Holmes shares inspiring stories of pioneers in inclusive design who were driven by their own experiences of exclusion. Learn from a gamer and designer who transformed his frustrations into a "Wall of Exclusion," an architect who gained firsthand knowledge of design failures in communities, and an astronomer who adapted a technique called "sonification" to "listen" to the stars.
Inclusive design is not just about being politically correct; it's about being innovative and embracing growth opportunities. Holmes reveals how designing for inclusion can spark creativity, boost the bottom line, and expand your customer base. Every time we fix a mismatched interaction, we open doors for more people to contribute to society in meaningful ways.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of inclusive design. Embrace innovation, improve user experiences, and make a difference! Get your copy of Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design today.
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