[community] communicating inclusive design en masse

Wed Jul 13 14:58:24 UTC 2016

Thanks Ather and all. Audience-focus is very important. For topics like this there is always a temptation to create a manifesto, a statement of internal consensus, rather than an outward-looking message of sweet persuasion aimed at feasible audience action. (For the record, a manifesto is fine if that’s what you’re after.)

I want to return to the previous discussion of connectedness. I do not believe that we are already all connected. We have, almost, the capability of connecting with anyone, but I don’t think human beings would enjoy the sensation of global and undifferentiated connection. Our lives are built on selected connections, some of which cross many dimensions, but most of which are, blessedly, unidimensional. Such as this very dialogue! It might be better if more people participated, but not 7 billion people.

Instead of automatic universal connection, it’s the potential value of dynamic new connections that is so attractive; the fact that exploring new connections keeps getting easier is intoxicating. Only technology is making that connection-exploration easier, so design matters. Anyone excluded by bad design makes everyone else’s exploration harder, and their set of connections smaller.

This is best described as a constantly evolving phenomenon of connection opportunities tried, ignored, built, abandoned, etc.; a statement that we are already all connected is static and de-emphasizes human agency and the design process of unpredictably evolving technologies.

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From: Ather Shabbar [mailto:ather.shabbar at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:19 AM
To: Pina D'Intino <pina.dintino at gmail.com>
Cc: Jim Tobias <tobias at inclusive.com>; Inclusive Design Community <community at lists.idrc.ocadu.ca>
Subject: Re: [community] communicating inclusive design en masse

I believe the three principles are the cornerstones of how we define and communicate what we mean by inclusive design. However, I wonder how this communication resonates with different audiences. I think it is important to make sure all audiences receive the message in ways that leads to change in perspective.  The principles help us communicate well to those who are already proponents of inclusion. Others, such as business leaders, corporations, public servants, students and educators may need to understand what is in it for them and their organizations. I believe, as we update our communication about the these principles of inclusive design, we also need to keep these other audiences in mind and make sure our communication address all audiences.

I would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with others on this project.

Ather

On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 3:30 PM, Pina D'Intino <pina.dintino at gmail.com<mailto:pina.dintino at gmail.com>> wrote:
I have been following the discussion on this dimension topic and also
recall the draft document Jutta you put together several years ago.  I
agree that we need this articulated in a more simplistic form and agree
that   being unique and connected can work together. The piece in my mind
that is missed in the 3 proposed points is the ability to be holistic
through diverse collaboration and connectivity. Addressing those who are at
risk of greater divide, we must takenote of those who do not use media or
communicate through common channels for many reasons. We must step back and
ensure that while taking into consideration those 3 dimensions, we do not
create a bigger divide by not recognizing that while we believe we are all
connected, many don't feel that way. So it's bringing everyone together in
a way that we can form that complete circle. Hope this is helpful.
Pina

On Sat, Jul 9, 2016 at 8:39 AM, Jim Tobias <tobias at inclusive.com<mailto:tobias at inclusive.com>> wrote:

> I'm not sure I understand the near-term goal. Are we creating a manifesto,
> aiming for the sharpest possible statement 'we' can agree on? Or is it an
> act of persuasion/inspiration, still based on a vision, but aimed at
> getting an audience to see/do things differently? Both are worthwhile, but
> if it's the latter, I think we need to know something about these 4000
> people. What's their current level of understanding, and what do we want
> them to do, in practical terms? What language do we share, and what
> examples would resonate best?
>
> We can discuss this in the abstract, or via a communication design
> exercise such as message brainstorming/prioritizing and co-edited
> storyboards.
>
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> 1. Agreed
>
> 2. "Need" is too strong a word, and sounds preachy rather than accurate.
> Perhaps "We value..." or "We benefit from..."
>
> 3. Agreed but perhaps too vague? 90% happy with this one.
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> On 2016-07-05 13:43, Treviranus, Jutta wrote:
> > I’ve been trying to distill our inclusive design theory into simple to
> understand and quickly communicated chunks for the large scale workshops
> (4000+ participants) planned by some of our partners.
> >
> > What do people think of characterizing the 3 dimensions as:
> >
> > 1. We are all unique
> > 2. We need everyone’s unique contribution 3. We are all connected
> >
> > Also, would anyone be willing to create a more professional version of
> this piece I threw together many years ago:
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> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxQEPw1x9E
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> > thanks
> > Jutta
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