THIS WEEK

How Inclusive Design is Redefining Parkinson’s Care

Baseball legend Kirk Gibson is no stranger to overcoming adverse odds, and now he’s inspiring others living with Parkinson’s with that same grit. His namesake Parkinson’s Center was shaped through a collaboration with Steelcase and its inclusive design practice, which engaged people with lived experience to understand how spatial cues, sensory comfort, and supportive furniture influence confidence and independence. Those insights informed choices like stable seating, clear sightlines, and reduced visual noise – creating an environment designed to lower stress and restore dignity for people navigating a complex neurological condition.

DESIGN

The NEXT Big Idea: Insights Into the Future of Design

Emerging student designers are offering a look into the bold ideas shaping the future — curious, innovative, and all centered on community. It’s a rare window into the insights and imagination driving the next generation of creative problem‑solvers.

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

What Happens When We Put Inclusive Design in Action

Inclusive design comes to life when designers step out of the studio and into real environments. That approach led Steelcase to evaluate one of its own spaces, using first-hand feedback to identify overlooked friction points and adapt the environment so it better supports people.

WORK BETTER PODCAST

Audacious Inclusion

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 1

The founder of The Valuable 500, Caroline Casey, also happens to be legally blind. Learn how she started an inclusion revolution in the workplace, why she says hiding her true self was so limiting and her insights into how to create more inclusive workplaces even when everyone’s needs are so different.

Let’s help make work better.