Inclusive Design
With my uncle in a wheelchair, I grew up seeing accessibility challenges firsthand. From designing a zero-barrier home for my uncle to every project since, my goal has always been the same: making the world more inclusive.
Marco, an affordable and inclusive coil replacement for the sight impaired
After winning first prize at a 24-hour hackathon, CCAD provided the team with an opportunity to continue developing the idea and bring it to life. We partnered with a local organization, in Louisville, to build the first working prototype. After graduation, I continued to be involved with key milestones of the project.
My role:
Hackathon: User-centered designer, researching how sight impaired cook safely.
Course: Project manager and lead researcher.
Post-graduation: Advisor.
Through our research, we identified four core user needs: Safety, Control, Orientation, and Feedback.
First Build + CCAD
Years
2015 - 2016