This article presents an English overview of Francesco Rodighiero’s interview for Il Bagno Oggi e Domani, focusing on social transformations, inclusive design and future scenarios for the sector.
A perspective on the role of flexibility in accessible design. Within the course promoted by the Fondazione Scuola del Patrimonio, Francesco Rodighiero explores the challenges and opportunities of cultural venues, encouraging a broader, more critical, and more responsible vision.
This article explores cultural accessibility as a systemic and participatory process. Drawing on the lesson “Visible and Invisible Barriers,” curated by Francesco Rodighiero and Antonella Agnoli for the National School of Cultural Heritage, it examines material and immaterial obstacles affecting museums and cultural institutions, highlighting inclusive approaches grounded in human diversity and organizational awareness.
Accessibility ROI demonstrates how Design for All delivers measurable economic value: increasing revenues, reducing costs and risks, and enhancing reputation. Using data, case studies and metrics, this business case explains why inclusive design drives growth in architecture, products and culture.
We explores accessible museums through the lens of Design for All, highlighting co-design, inclusive governance, and cultural innovation. It presents lessons learned from pioneering Italian projects, offering a systemic vision that redefines accessibility as a generative design process.
The new section of the portfolio highlights collaborative projects with Design for All Italia, showcasing accessible design initiatives. It presents case studies focusing on user needs and real-world applications, emphasizing usability and interaction with innovative technologies to enhance user experience.
How inclusive design and accessibility are transforming product design. Strategies, principles, and practical applications for creating innovative and universally usable products.
Law 13/89 in Italy aims to eliminate architectural barriers, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities through technical prescriptions in construction. Amendments have expanded its scope, fostering awareness and adaptation of spaces while aligning with international standards.
Contemporary ergonomics focuses on optimizing human-system interactions to enhance well-being and operational efficiency. It encompasses a holistic approach, integrating physical, cognitive, and emotional factors in design, while continuously assessing user feedback to improve comfort and usability across various contexts, including work and leisure environments.
Il crescente focus sull’inclusione nel design è essenziale, data la diversità della popolazione e le sfide del invecchiamento. Discipline come Design for All, Inclusive Design e Universal Design cercano di consentire un accesso equo a servizi e prodotti, migliorando il benessere e la partecipazione della comunità, promuovendo un ambiente più sostenibile.
