By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited By: Jessica Hunt Guest: Donald Strum, President of MGD Photo Credit: Michael Graves Design Functional + Accessible + Beautiful = Michael Graves Design (Season 6, Episode 2) The need for accessible home design is growing, and one company is leading the way! Michael Graves Design is proving that thoughtful, beautiful design can really make a difference! Guest: Donald Strum- is the President of Michael Graves Design. He shares the personal reasons the company changed it’s focus to accessible design, and what it took to land their collaborations with Stryker, […]
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Designing for Bespoke Bodies: IDP Goes to The Bionic Race
By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Photo Credit: Freepik.com Designing for Bespoke Bodies: IDP Goes to The Bionic Race (Season 6, Episode 1b) Come along with us to the Bionic Race! This event brings together not only adaptive athletes, but everyone who loves to the joy of running! We briefly touched upon the race within this discussion of ‘Designing for Bespoke Bodies: Bionic Prosthetics & Beyond’ and decided it deserved a separate ‘more to the story’ episode of its own! Janet and Carolyn attended the race in Cambridge MA where they spoke […]
By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Jessica Hunt Panel Guests: Dana Ross Rogers & Will Borden- The Bionic Project Molly Jarman- The Stepping Strong Center Maria Villafranca- CoDesign Collaborative Photo Credit: Freepik.com Designing for Bespoke Bodies: Bionic Prosthetics & Beyond (Season 6, Episode 1) Traumatic injury is one of the most under-recognized— yet pervasive— medical challenges in the nation. But now, there are exciting new breakthroughs in Bionic Technology for bespoke bodies, and more accessible environments being designed for everyone. In this episode of Inclusive Designers Podcast, our panel of experts explores the latest […]
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Design + Menopause (Season 5, Episode 5a)
By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins
Hosted By: Janet Roche
Edited by: Jessica Hunt
Guests: Lisa Scully; Nathalie Bonafe; Erika Eitland
Stock Image: Designed by Freepik
Design + Menopause
(Season 5, Episode 5a)
Menopause is no longer a taboo topic! Join ‘Inclusive Designers Podcast’ in a special episode on ‘Design + Menopause’ that breaks the silence on what menopause is, how it impacts women in the workplace, and what designers can do to create supportive environments!
Our expert panel includes: Menopause Educator Lisa Scully, Women’s Health Advocate Dr. Nathalie Bonafe, and Dr. Erika Eitland from Perkins&Will. Together, we discuss the stages of menopause and offer actionable design solutions.
Through personal stories and professional insights, our guests provide valuable perspectives on fostering a workplace that supports women through every stage of menopause. Tune in for a conversation that’s both informative and empowering.
Panel:
Lisa Scully– is an official Brand Licensed partner with the award-winning ‘Menopause Experts Group’ (MEG). She provides organizations and individuals with up-to-date scientifically based and medically backed information. She is also the Civic Mission Project Manager at Wrexham University,
Quote: “My mission is to demystify menopause, providing support, guidance, and evidence-based information to individuals experiencing this phase of life.”
Nathalie Bonefe, PhD – is a molecular biologist with 25 years of biomedical research experience, who now advocates for women’s health from midlife on. In her private practice, she educates and coaches women through peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond.
Quote: “Menopause is a transition, not a disease, and post-menopause lasts for the rest of a woman’s life!”
Erika Eitland, ScD, MPH – is a Public Health Scientist and the Co-Director of the Human Experience Lab at Perkins&Will. She received a doctorate in Environmental Healthfrom the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and a Master of Public Health in Climate and Health from Columbia University.
Quote: “… the more we talk about it, we de-stigmatize it. The more we talk about it, we acknowledge that this is a lived experience that every single woman goes through for a huge part of their life.”
Note:
Menopause Cafes– can be a great resource for those suffering with symptoms! We briefly touched upon their existence in this discussion and felt it was important enough to create a separate episode where we share more on what they can do, and how to find one if you or someone you know needs help or support going through these life stages.
– Definitions:
– Menopause Stages: Perimenopause; Menopause; Postmenopause
– Symptoms of Menopause may include: Depression; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Brain fog; Hot Flashes; Night Sweats; Anger/Mood Swings
– References:
Menopause Cafe Connecticut
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Menopause Cafes (Season 5, Episode 5b)
By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins
Hosted By: Janet Roche
Edited by: Jessica Hunt
Guests: Lisa Scully; Nathalie Bonafe
Stock Image: Designed by Freepik
Menopause Cafes
(Season 5, Episode 5b)
Do you think it’s taboo to talk about Menopause? Guess again!
In our Inclusive Designers Podcast “Design + Menopause” episode, our experts introduced us to a unique and vital concept: Menopause Cafes. These gatherings provide safe, brave spaces for individuals to share their experiences with menopause, free from judgment and stigma.
Menopause Educator Lisa Scully and Women’s Health Advocate Dr. Nathalie Bonafe know first-hand the global reach and impact of these cafes since they facilitate them both in person and online. They share their insight of how these can empower women to connect, learn, and find community during these significant life stages.
IDP is excited to share that there are now spaces like Menopause Cafes that focus on breaking the silence and taboos around menopause, and provide a way to foster open dialogue for women in need of support.
Interested in learning more about how design can influence and support the menopause journey? Check out our other episode on Design + Menopause.
Panel:
Lisa Scully– is an official Brand Licensed partner with the award-winning ‘Menopause Experts Group’ (MEG). She provides organizations and individuals with up-to-date scientifically based and medically backed information. She is also the Civic Mission Project Manager at Wrexham University,
Quote: “My mission is to demystify menopause, providing support, guidance, and evidence-based information to individuals experiencing this phase of life.”
Nathalie Bonefe, PhD – is a molecular biologist with 25 years of biomedical research experience, who now advocates for women’s health from midlife on. In her private practice, she educates and coaches women through peri-menopause, menopause, and beyond.
Quote: “Menopause is a transition, not a disease, and post-menopause lasts for the rest of a woman’s life!”
– Definitions:
– Menopause stages: Perimenopause; Menopause; Postmenopause
– Symptoms of Menopause may include: Depression; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Brain fog; Hot Flashes; Night Sweats; Anger/Mood Swings
– References:
Menopause Cafe Connecticut
Menopause Experts Group
Perkins&Will
Trauma Informed Design Society
Understanding Menopause Booklet
Understanding Symptoms Poster
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In the relatively new and constantly evolving field of designing for human health, there is a need for access to the most current information and resources. This Podcast provides a forum for Inclusive Designers to exchange ideas, discuss design considerations, and share solutions for the challenges they face in creating healthy environments for people living with certain human conditions.
Fact: 1-in-4 Americans have some sort of “disability” … these can include issues associated with Aging; Alzheimers; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); Autism; brain injuries; cognitive disabilities; paraplegia; PTSD; and visual acuity, to name just a few.
This series looks at the biological aspects of both home and office environments to discover ways to make them healthier using methods such as movement, biophilia, sound, and lighting. It tackles topics such as universal design; health and design for the homeless; and city living. In addition, it addresses matters of environmental overall health, such as the dangers of furniture off gassing; resins; and electric magnetic fields (EMFs).
The aim of this podcast is to fill the gap among designers who create environments for health and well-being, and to establish a collaborative forum for discussing these ideas. And when appropriate, some episodes may even include a little fun.
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