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

Episode Eight: Designing For Calm: A Sensory & Sustainable Reflection

This series emphasises that design profoundly impacts our feelings, highlighting how interiors influence wellbeing through sensory details. It advocates for a holistic view of sustainability that nurtures physical, emotional, and social life. By fostering empathy and inclusivity in design, we can create environments that promote calm and foster connection, transforming spaces into acts of kindness.… Read More Episode Eight: Designing For Calm: A Sensory & Sustainable Reflection

Episode 1: Lighting for Calm — A Sensory and Sustainable Approach

This post emphasises the transformative impact of lighting on both the emotional ambience and practical use of a space. It encourages a shift from harsh lighting to softer, sustainable options that promote calm and well-being. By layering light and maximising daylight, one can enhance comfort while reducing environmental impact.… Read More Episode 1: Lighting for Calm — A Sensory and Sustainable Approach

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

how sensory textiles can be inspired by historical techniques

Textiles have always been more than just practical items—they are vessels of memory, emotion, and sensory experience. Throughout history, fabrics have been crafted not only to serve functional purposes but also to provide comfort, stimulate the senses, and express cultural identity. Today, with a growing interest in wellness, sensory design, and sustainable living, designers and… Read More how sensory textiles can be inspired by historical techniques