News and Events
We are using the opportunity of Boston Design Week and our Open House to introduce our expanded educational plan to build awareness and capacity. Our kickoff event is live and we have a giant map of the world featuring the people and stories that we are eager to share. But each presentation will be…
The Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our Boston Design Week Inclusive Design Open House, coinciding with SoWA First Friday. We will use the opportunity to kick off IHCD Learning, our expanded educational commitment, "Designing Inclusively,…
MBTA Announces Improved Bus Stop Signage Pilot as Part of Phase 1 of Bus Network Redesign
Today the MBTA announced a pilot that began yesterday, April 8, and will continue through May 3, 2024, to redesign bus stop signs in an effort to improve their accessibility and findability. The MBTA will…
We invite you to our day-long open house focused on Inclusive Design on SoWa's First Friday, May 3rd. This event marks IHCD's expanded educational commitment, aiming to impart impactful insights through shared stories and lived experiences.
Attendees will delve into comprehensive programming led…
Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University is proud to unveil its pioneering Black Studies Design & Art minor program, becoming the first Canadian AICAD school to offer it.
Dr. Kathy Moscou, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Design, emphasizes its significance in amplifying Black…
Renowned architect Marsha Maytum, co-founder of Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects (LMSA), passed away on February 10 at the age of 69 after bravely battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While celebrated for her groundbreaking work in green design, Maytum's legacy extends far beyond her…
With this webcast, IHCD introduces an expanded education commitment. We plan to roll out a mix of webcasts, podcasts, interviews, and case studies this year. We believe that sharing stories and real experience delivers the most impact.
Chris Downey lost his sight completely mid-career and created…
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture, ANFA will host a design competition honoring one of its key founding members and IHCD champion, John P. Eberhard, FAIA. The goal of the competition is to create greater interest and understanding of the…
Invitation for blind or low-vision middle school students to participate in an accessible interactive fiction story on iPad/iPhone.
For blind students, this is an audio game. For low-vision students, it's an audio game with images. Developed by a research team, the game aids in practicing social…
IHCD celebrates World Braille Day, honoring the 200th anniversary of Louis Braille's revolutionary invention.
Recognized since 2019 and observed on January 4th, World Braille Day highlights Braille's crucial role in realizing human rights and freedoms. It is more than a writing system; it…