Inclusive Design

Rie Takeuchi

I’m a recent graduate from The University of Texas at Austin’s M.A. in Design focused on Health program. I come from a background in video production and love storytelling.

After struggling to find my way around hospitals and encountering signs in public spaces that weren’t inclusive, I developed a strong interest in designing experiences, particularly wayfinding systems and services.

Rie Takeuchi
University of Texas Austin (UTSOA)
Austin, TX

Dayton Schroeter

Dayton is a Design Principal who has championed Design Justice advocacy throughout his career at SmithGroup. As a leader of the firm’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, his charge is to lead design projects that address the systemic injustice that architecture and planning have perpetuated for historically disenfranchised communities of color.

Dayton Schroeter
SmithGroupJJR
Washington DC

We Are Human: Celebrating AAPI Identities

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We Are Human: Celebrating AAPI Identities

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States, and in honor and recognition, SEGD presents this essay by contributor Shayla Hufana, Senior Art Director at Cognizant (Seattle, WA), a member of SEGD’s Racial Justice Commission and Co-Chair of SEGD’s Seattle Chapter. In her piece, Shayla writes about a work of public art she created in Seattle and how she hopes to empower AAPI youth “to reach beyond what any stereotype says of their background, identity or culture" and to be whoever they want to be.

Creativity is Power! Use it for good.

Living and Working from Your Values for Positive Impact: A Discussion with Lisa Congdon

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​​​​​​​Running June 16-18, the 2022 SEGD Conference Experience in Portland, Oregon, is only two weeks away! Sessions and tours will focus on the importance of community placemaking while exploring the overarching themes of design for good, the healing power of creativity, and inclusive design practices. With that, a very special treat is in store for you. 

Beyond the Binary: Setting the Wayfinding Standard for Inclusive Restrooms

Beyond the Binary: Setting the Wayfinding Standard for Inclusive Restrooms

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Happy first day of Pride Month 2022! Here at SEGD we have been striving to do better to create inclusive programming and partnerships that provide impactful social education and inspire positive action toward a truly egalitarian society--and need the voices of the community to do so. To kick off the month, we would like to feature Beyond the Binary: Setting the Wayfinding Standard for Inclusive Restrooms. This topic, featured at our 2021 Wayfinding + Placemaking event, is an important one as we strive to make the world a more inclusive place. We look forward to celebrating Pride month with all of you!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2022

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2022

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SEGD strives to celebrate projects that inspire and improve the human experience, including those that reflect the narratives of traditionally underrepresented communities. The Japanese American National Museum’s new core exhibition, designed by SEGD member firm Ralph Appelbaum Associates, will tell the Japanese American story like it’s never been before.

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