Inclusive by Design - Mathieu Aguesse

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Résumé :

Discover how to incorporate DEI principles into your everyday life and environment

In Inclusive By Design: Crafting Products and Services for a More Equitable World, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist and designer Mathieu Aguesse delivers a powerful and practical new playbook for equitable design. He walks you through the concepts and practices that will help you integrate your DEI goals into your community and workplace.

You'll learn about the principles that undergird inclusive design, how to apply them in real-world scenarios-from the drawing room to the classroom and boardroom-and how to advocate for systemic change within your environment. You'll also discover:

• Engaging case studies that span a wide range of sectors and demographics
• Actionable insights and methodologies tailored to help you apply the concepts discussed in the book
• Strategies for intentional design that can influence, enhance, and benefit society by implementing DEI principles into everyday practices

Perfect for design professionals, educators, strategists, and corporate and business leaders seeking realistic techniques for incorporating DEI into the real-world, Inclusive By Design is also an essential read for DEI professionals looking for on-the-ground guidance on how to improve the world around them....

Biographie:

MATHIEU AGUESSE is an award-winning lecturer at UC Berkeley and MIT, where his groundbreaking courses on Inclusive and Equitable Design have inspired the next generation of leaders and innovators. As a global expert, Mathieu has worked across continents, partnering with hundreds of companies to shape strategies and products that drive sustainability, inclusivity, and societal impact. Renowned for his ability to bridge corporate strategy with pressing global challenges, he has developed multiple design frameworks that leverage Design as a powerful tool to tackle the most urgent issues of our time. He started a company in Silicon Valley in 2018 and as the CEO of Schoolab his work continues to redefine how businesses and institutions can create a more inclusive and equitable world....

Sommaire:

Introduction xxi

Chapter 1 The Fundamentals of Inclusive Design 1

Understanding Inclusivity in Design 2

Solutions Lie with the Problem Creators 3

We All Have the Ability to Make a Difference 4

The Power of Design and Intention 7

The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 9

The Immediate Benefits of DEI for Organizations 12

Broadening the Audience 15

Mitigating Reputational Risks 16

Enhancing Business Resilience 17

Creating a Competitive Advantage in the Market 17

The Long-Term Risks of Growing Inequality: A Path to Societal Collapse 18

Historical Lessons on Inequality and Collapse 18

The Fall of the Roman Empire 19

The French Revolution (1789- 1799) 19

The Arab Spring (2010- 2012) 19

The Importance of Addressing Inequality to Prevent Societal Collapse in the Context of Climate Change 20

Why Design? 21

The Foundational Role of Design in Tackling DEI Challenges 21

Design as the Beginning of All Creation 22

The Pervasiveness of Design 22

The Storytelling Power of Design 22

Systems Thinking 23

Multidisciplinary Integration 24

Creating Meaningful Change Through Design 26

The Ripple Effect of Intentional Design 26

Design as a Personal and Professional Tool 26

The Collaborative Nature of Design 27

Simplification and Systemic Challenges 27

Restless Testing and Feedback Integration 27

Diversity of Perspective 28

Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces 28

Historical Context and Evolution of Inclusive Design 29

Early Beginnings: Universal Design 29

The Disability Rights Movement 30

Design for All in Europe 31

Technological Advancements and Digital Inclusion 32

Human-Centered Design 32

Modern Inclusive Design 33

Notes 33

Chapter 2 The Inclusive Design Mindset 37

Developing an Inclusive Lens in Everyday Life 38

Understanding Your Role as a Citizen and a Consumer 39

Justice and Liberty for All 39

Vote with Your Wallet 40

Mastering Essential DEI Concepts 42

Embracing Diversity's Full Spectrum 44

Transcending Politics: Equality and Inclusive Design 47

Understanding Equality Through Wealth Distribution 48

Inclusive and Equitable Design Beyond Politics 49

A Universal Aspiration and a Strategic Imperative 50

Overcoming Bias Through Design 51

The Implicit Bias in Generative AI: A Personal Exploration 51

Understanding Bias: A Double-Edged Sword 56

The Nature and Function of Biases 57

The Benefits of Biases 57

The Pitfalls of Biases 58

Experiments Highlighting Biases 58

Biases in Action: The Four-Cards Exercise 59

Addressing Biases for Greater Inclusion 60

Conclusion 61

Beyond Empathy-The Role of Vulnerability 61

The Power of Vulnerability to Accelerate Transitions 61

Overcoming the Pressure of What Will People Think? 63

Vulnerability in Leadership 63

Vulnerability and Resilience 64

A New Norm to Embrace 64

A Common Ground for Generations 64

Conclusion 65

Chapter 3 The Importance of Creating a New Narrative for Our Society 65

The Need for a New Narrative 66

Redefining Success: A Personal Journey Toward a New Narrative 67

Promoting Visibility of Diversity in Influential Media 68

Conclusion 69

Notes 70

Systempathy-or How to Empathize with People and the System They Live In 71

From Intention to Impact: The Systemic Approach to Inclusive Design 72

Systemic Thinking: The Foundation of Inclusive ...