ENRICH is a collaborative research project between the 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' University of Chieti-Pescara (Design Research Group / Department of Architecture), Italy, University of Oviedo (Media Lab / Department of Construction and Manufacturing Engineering), Spain, and University of Skövde (Play Lab / School of Informatics), Sweden. 

ENRICH aims to define and test, theoretically and experimentally, original interdisciplinary knowledge design frameworks, models, and solutions to enhance the digital inclusivity of cultural and natural heritage sites so that all visitors can access and enjoy them regardless their psychophysical or cultural (dis)abilities.

ENRICH is fully funded by INGENIUM European University (an Erasmus+ project).

Specific project objectives are:

• To identify strategic aspects concerning the digital inclusivity of heritage sites from a multidisciplinary perspective.

• To share knowledge and best practices, facilitating a comprehensive and culturally diverse approach to the digital inclusivity of heritage sites.

• To jointly propose and test an interdisciplinary knowledge framework to enhance the digital inclusivity of cultural and natural heritage (e.g.: inclusive design principles).

• To promote knowledge exchange and cross-cultural understanding of inclusive heritage sites.

The ENRICH project is expected to produce innovative results and a progression in the body of knowledge for Design Studies. 

At the end of the ENRICH project, an open access publication containing project results will be produced. It will contain: 

• Relevant research data about the inclusivity of heritage sites.

• The interdisciplinary knowledge framework for the digital inclusivity of cultural and natural heritage, jointly developed and tested on real case studies. 

• Qualitative evidence on the enhanced inclusivity of heritage sites, made through joint efforts, documenting positive impacts on visitors’ experiences, and broadening the target audience base.

• Open documentations, digital tools, and working materials for future projects.

• Strengthened international cooperation between partnering institutions, providing a solid foundation for future joint initiatives.