What will be the goal of this challenge?

The goal of this challenge is for you to draft a design or redesign of an app, website, or product that will provide customers with user friendly experience.

Do I need to be in a specific major or academic program?

No, there is no specific major or academic program requirement.

How many people can be on each team?

Two ~ five people can form a team to participate in this challenge, and individual students (working herself or himself) are also welcome.

Are there design examples?

You can find numerous examples on the Internet. Possible examples are listed below.

• Amazon's Buy Black storefront to amplify and find the Black-owned seller storefront on Amazon all year round.

• A motor vehicle adaptation for drivers with dwarfism

• LEGO braille bricks for children who are blind or have a visual impairment

• Sensory-friendly clothing for kids with sensory processing challenges or autism

Are there any additional resources or reading materials?

Here are useful resources.

• Creative Reaction Lab's Equity-Centered Community Design Field Guide *Free download

• IDEO The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design *Free download

• An Incomplete List of Resources for the Equity-Centered Designer

• Interview with Regine Gilbert, author of 'Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind' *Podcast

• Mismatch: Inclusive— a design toolkit

• The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art

• What You're Getting Wrong About Inclusive Design (Fast Company)

• Understand the Social Needs for Accessibility in UX Design (Interaction Design Foundation)

• Giving a Damn About Accessibility Handbook