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Designing for Inclusivity: A Primer on Gender-Neutral Product Design

The heartbeat of all great design is empathy—and understanding the process of gender-neutral product design is a crucial skill for all designers!At a time wh...
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 27m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Description

The heartbeat of all great design is empathy—and understanding the process of gender-neutral product design is a crucial skill for all designers!

At a time when technology connects us more than ever, prioritizing inclusivity in your product design approach is crucial. You want your products to be accessible, usable, and inspirational to all users. This is the core of great design.

This 25-minute class is a helpful introduction to key ideas, frameworks, and best practices for creating physical products that are gender inclusive.

Lessons are taught by Emily Tuteur, Director of Product Design at littleBits, a company creating gender-neutral products to spur kids to embrace STEM, technology, and invention. Using examples from littleBits’s own products and processes, you’ll explore:

  • Why gender-neutral product design is so important
  • Tactics for brainstorming a gender-neutral product concept
  • Best practices for approaching color & communication
  • Key considerations for marketing & product launch

This class is perfect for digital and product designers; parents and teachers who are helping K-12 kids make decisions about gender-neutral technology use; and everyone curious about the powerful intersection of design, technology, and inclusivity.

It’s time to create products that can empower everyone. Let’s begin!

Images: littleBits x Skillshare

You will learn

Share a gender-neutral product you encounter in the world—or reimagine your own! 

Assignment

In the Project Gallery, put your learning into action! Choose to either

  • (a) upload an image and a brief description of a gender-neutral product you encounter in the world, or
  • (b) reimagine an existing product through a gender-neutral lens

Be sure to include a few different images as well as 2-5 reasons the product is designed for inclusivity. This class can be a gallery for inspiration, feedback, and community!

Resources

  • littleBits.com
  • Find littleBits on Twitter
  • Star Wars & littleBits Droid™ Inventor Kit: Inventors Wanted
  • Learn more with littleBits:
    • littleBits Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes at White House Panel on Media and Toys
    • You Go Girls! Celebrating Awesome Women in STEM
    • Bustle: 4 Companies That Make Amazing Gender-Neutral Gifts For Kids

Explore more on Skillshare

  • Intro to UX: Fundamentals of Usability: Marieke McCloskey
  • Introduction to DIY: Becoming a Maker: Mark Frauenfelder
  • 3D Printing: Solving Problems Through Product Design: Lauren Slowik

Requirements

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Inclusivity knowledge.

This course is for

This course is suitable for beginners.

How much does the Designing for Inclusivity: A Primer on Gender-Neutral Product Design course cost? Is it worth it?

The course costs $Free trial, then $32/month.

Does the Designing for Inclusivity: A Primer on Gender-Neutral Product Design course have a money back guarantee or refund policy?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any SCHOLARSHIPS for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forDesigning for Inclusivity: A Primer on Gender-Neutral Product Design, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who is the instructor? Is Emily Tuteur a SCAM or a TRUSTED instructor?

Emily Tuteur has created 1 courses that got 22 reviews which are generally positive. Emily Tuteur has taught 844 students and received a 4.3 average review out of 22 reviews. Depending on the information available, Emily Tuteur is a TRUSTED instructor.
Director of Product Design, littleBits
Director of Product Design, littleBits
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