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Making Sense of Space: How People With Sensory Impairments Shape Their Own Environments

The text emphasises the importance of inclusive and sensory-aware design for individuals with sensory impairments. It highlights how these individuals utilise their unique perceptions to innovate design, transforming environments into tactile, auditory, and visually accommodating spaces. Such designs enhance personal agency and comfort, promoting co-design collaboration and sustainability for a more inclusive future.… Read More Making Sense of Space: How People With Sensory Impairments Shape Their Own Environments

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designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

Image Credit: Mesut çiçen via Unsplash Series Introduction In a world that often feels overstimulated and overcomplicated, the pursuit of calm is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Beginning on the 4th October, this six-part series explores how design can be a powerful tool for cultivating calm—not just in our homes and cities, but in… Read More designing for calm: a sensory approach to sustainable living

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How Scent can Benefit People With Disabilities

This article delves deeper into how scent can have profound therapeutic benefits for people with disabilities, impacting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and sensory regulation. Here’s how scent can help across different disabilities: Cognitive Disabilities (Dementia, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome) For Autism & ADHD For Dementia & Alzheimer’s Physical Disabilities & Chronic Pain Conditions (Fibromyalgia, Paralysis,… Read More How Scent can Benefit People With Disabilities

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