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Thesis - Mind the Gap
Although public services and spaces are designed with inclusivity in mind, many of them still exist with bias. Public transportation is an example of how exclusion of certain groups in research and development can be endangering. Safety handles and... More
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Thesis - Invisible Data
One of the most overlooked discrepancies is the field of research, where most test subjects are male, leaving out a large percentage of the population. Along with the underfunding in research regarding women, this leaves their healthcare hugely... More
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Thesis - Difficult to Handle
There is no doubt gender bias exists in the workplace, but when the very tools are designed to not be used by you, the bias becomes more prominent. Many tools and safety gears are designed based on male user prototype, making it challenging for... More
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Thesis - Dummy, Take the Wheel
The automobile industry is one of the industries that lack female-inclusive research. Cars are designed based on the male default as men were the only ones able/allowed to use them. However, the design gap becomes more obvious as more women pick up... More
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Thesis - Hard to Grasp
This image highlights another male dominated space – the gym. While the atmosphere can often be unwelcoming to women, the design of equipment themselves can also cause one to feel out of place. Gym equipment are often designed for male usage –... More
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Thesis - My body, Who's choice?
Additional to women’s healthcare being underfunded and often dismissed, the system continuously attempts to control women’s reproductive rights. Girls are constantly being told what to do regarding their sexual and reproductive rights while their... More
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Thesis - Sorry, I Didn’t Catch That
This illustration depicts the male default design in technologies, voice recognition and even fitness devices often misinterpret data from female users. This image highlights the fitness app failing to recognize tasks done by women (in this case... More
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