Not All Mammals! In defence of designing for “people”

I've been thinking about this exchange with Roberta... @mattedgar Lots of people _talk_ about getting users in the room. This weekend @mHealthLeeds is actually doing it. #mhleeds @RobertaWedge @mattedgar Users of what? In a health-care context, the term covers layers of euphemism. @mattedgar @RobertaWedge fair point. Alternatives to the word 'user' gratefully received. (Often but not always "people" … Continue reading Not All Mammals! In defence of designing for “people” →

Dementia and Dopplr – how designing for extreme users benefits us all

To the RCA for Innovation Night, tied in with the college's summer show. The evening included awards for students in the Helen Hamlyn Centre, which uses people-centred design to support independent living and working for ageing and diverse populations. Focusing on the needs of people often ignored by mainstream business and design is obviously a … Continue reading Dementia and Dopplr – how designing for extreme users benefits us all →