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Inclusive Design (MDes)

Christine Woolley

05. Supporting through education

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2022
Framework 05. Supporting through educationIncorporate accessible and inclusive design as foundational principles within graphic design curriculum to shift mindsets among the next generation of designers.Recommendations: 17. Provide funding to all post-secondary institutions offering programs in graphic design to support the integration of accessible design into curriculum as a foundational course as well as a foundational element that is embedded within all design coursework.18. Work with educational institutions to play a leadership role in implementing standardization among accessible design education.19. Work with educational institutions to implement continuing education classes on accessible design for working professionals.20. Provide funding to support faculty research of accessible design theory, teaching frameworks and methodologies for implementation in practice.21. Work with educational institutions and industry to implement co-operative programs that are designed with an accessibility focus.

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Christine Woolley

Inclusive Design

“Graphic design can be described as a “language of vision”. The primary goal is to communicate ideas and information effectively and efficiently using standard design principles, but there is a need...” [More]