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Design Matters - Podcast March 15, 2021

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Episode 3: Is universal design for everyone?




How do we design for a broader range of people? This episode examines pitfalls that can be unconsciously made by the able-bodied designer. It covers topics such as the current perception of disabilities in the built environment, designer age factor bias, and where are these principals needed most.




Guests: Russell Copley (M.Geography Student), Hashim (M. Environmental Design Student), Darby Lee Young (Principal of Level Playing Field), Tracy Liu (Associate, Architect at Dialog)
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