In this guest episode of Design for Collectives, host Anna Chatzimichali, Associate Professor of Engineering Design at the University of Bath, is joined by Matt Ford, industrial designer at Designability, a UK charity developing life-changing products for disabled children and adults.
Designability’s work spans everything from adapted pushchairs for disabled parents to powered wheelchairs for children, as well as research into how vehicles and electric charging infrastructure can better serve disabled communities.
With a background working for major manufacturing brands including Dyson and Airbus, Matt brings deep industry experience alongside a commitment to inclusive, user-centred design.
This conversation explores how thoughtful design can remove barriers, expand independence, and ensure that emerging technologies, including those shaping the energy transition, work for everyone.
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