Boston Design Week: A Day-Long Immersion in Inclusive Design

Submitted by jessmendes on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 15:03

Boston Design Week is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to invite you to IHCD's new headquarters in SoWA for a day-long open house immersion on April 25th. Our event will showcase the latest in Inclusive Design practices across transit, workplace, culture and higher education.

Programming includes a mix of exhibitions, film, digital and live presentations. Rich discussions will range including, "Inclusive Design as a Framework" by our Executive Director, Valerie Fletcher, and "Inclusive Design for Richer Cultural Experiences" by Ana Julian, architectural designer and Senior Project Manager. We will also have Reggie Ramos, Director of Inclusive Public Transit, explaining "Inclusive Public Transit: Designing Spaces for Revolution," and presentations from International Association for Universal Design 2022 Design Award winners. Plus much more!

Overview of Programming

  • 9:30 AM -  Welcome Reception
  • 10:00 AM - Inclusive Design as a Framework
  • 12:00 PM -  Inclusive Design for Richer Cultural Experiences
  • 1:00 PM - "Same-Same But Different" Presentation
  • 2:00 PM -  Inclusive Design as a Framework
  • 3:00 PM -  "Same-Same But Different" Presentation
  • 4:00 PM - Inclusive Design for Richer Cultural Experiences
  • 5:30 PM - Coco Raynes Presentation & Book Signing

    RSVP to attend Coco's interview in person

    RSVP to attend Coco's interview virtually

The day will wrap up with an interview and book signing reception with award-winning environmental graphics designer, Coco Raynes, at 5:30 p.m. Kindly note, Coco's interview is the only program that requires an RSVP.

Join us for a day of learning, discovery, and fun as we celebrate Inclusive Design and its impact on our world. All events are at 560 Harrison Ave, Suite 401. The office will be open to the public from 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. This is a fully wheelchair accessible space with accessible restrooms. People with disabilities are warmly invited to attend. 

Stop by for as long as you like.

Directions to IHCD headquarters in Boston's SoWA Art + Design District
Directions to IHCD's headquarters in SoWA Art + Design District

All events IHCD’s headquarters in SOWA are free. This is a fully wheelchair accessible space with accessible restrooms. People with disabilities are warmly invited to attend. 

If you need an accommodation for sensory access, please contact Peggy Grafton via pgrafton@IHCDesign.org or 617.695.1225, dial 0, by April 14th. 

 

Key Details

  • Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m EST
  • Location: 560 Harrison Avenue, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02118
  • Type: Boston Design Week One-Day Immersion
  • Price: Free

 

RSVP to attend Coco's interview in person

RSVP to attend Coco's interview virtually