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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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Episode Four: the core design principles of interior design

Interior design merges art and science to shape experiences within spaces. Key principles include balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, scale, emphasis, and functionality. Thoughtful design considers sensory and sustainable aspects, ensuring comfort and accessibility for all users, including neurodiverse individuals. Ultimately, empathetic design fosters environments that feel welcoming and inclusive.… Read More Episode Four: the core design principles of interior design

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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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ocd, adhd, autism? i’m still figuring it out – and i don’t want to be defined by a label

ADHD, Autism, and OCD | Understanding the Overlap and Differences This Venn diagram highlights shared traits like sensory sensitivity, executive dysfunction, and rigid routines, while also showing what’s unique to each condition. You can explore it further on Neurodivergent Insights. I was diagnosed with OCD 25 years ago. Back then, there wasn’t much support or… Read More ocd, adhd, autism? i’m still figuring it out – and i don’t want to be defined by a label

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Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

The challenges associated with dyslexia were first observed as early as the mid-1800s. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that Rudolf Berlin, an ophthalmologist in Stuttgart, Germany, coined the term “dyslexia.” Initially, as it was thought to be a form of ‘word blindness’, but over time, researchers discovered that dyslexia was not just about vision but… Read More Observations on Dyslexia: From Historical Recognition to Creative Potential

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My Journey with Natural Dyeing: Lessons Learned & Challenges Faced With Learning Difficulties

Natural dyeing offers a rewarding creative experience but comes with challenges, particularly in handling yarn post-dyeing. The author shares personal anecdotes about frustrations and valuable lessons learned, including securing hanks to prevent tangling. Recognising neurodivergent traits has aided acceptance of difficulties, underscoring that mistakes enhance the learning journey in this craft.… Read More My Journey with Natural Dyeing: Lessons Learned & Challenges Faced With Learning Difficulties

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Embracing Neurodivergent Perspectives through Art

In a world often designed for the “neurotypical,” it’s easy to overlook the unique ways that neurodivergent individuals perceive, interpret, and express the world around them. But the art world is increasingly embracing neurodivergent perspectives, providing new insights into the human experience and reshaping how we think about creativity. The Guggenheim’s recent exploration of this… Read More Embracing Neurodivergent Perspectives through Art

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