Discussing Designing for the Fringe on the 3D LILA Podcast. 

Designing for the Fringe: Making dysphagia-safe carrots at home.

The presentation and my notes from my portion of the presentation at South by Southwest (SXSW). My perspective was mostly focused on the utilitarian purpose fo 3D printed food -- particularly for those with Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia). 

A tiny home could make it easier for my mom to age near us (or for us to live near her).

The US transportation system falls short for the elderly. Understanding why can make it better.

Karen Ingram and I wrote an article for SXSW V2V about Exploring Possibilities with Social Entrepreneurship. Here's the inspiration behind the article. 

The NEA focuses an entire issue on the arts and accessibility to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. *Swoon* 

Stephanie Thomas is cur8able, curating clothing and lifestyle products that are accessible /smart/ stylish for people with disabilities.

A video game, Forget-Me-Knot, helps people understand what it is like to have Alzheimer's. 

Headphones help those who are blind use the ATM. Watch and learn.

Despite multiple setbacks, Frida Kahlo did not live in the world of the disenfranchised. She lived as a goddess whose entire being is a work of art. 

The dying process is messy. It’s hard on everyone. It’s confusing. It’s painful. It’s the beginning of your grief. Talking about it early will help the survivors cope. 

The story of one shoe that expands to 5 sizes and last for five years. 

How the blind watch movies, TV and play video games. 

Emily McDowell made empathy cards to say all the things that are difficult to say.

As your parents and loved ones grow older you start to notice subtle differences in the way they live their lives. These modifications generally come after something has happened.

Crisis Mappers Network, a large, active, international community of experts, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, researchers, journalists, scholars, hackers and skilled volunteers who are using technology, crowd-sourcing and crisis mapping to answer our humanitarian needs.

Through telepresence and a Segway-like robot, Beam helps those with disabilities see the world.

Can using 3D printing solve animal protection issues?

The get-to-know-you card game for people you've known your whole life. 

Personal experience helped a Boy Scout create a wearable to prevent Alzheimer's patients from wandering. 

Banana fibers solve a problem for 50% of the developing world. 

Peter and Peregrine are advocating for children and engineers to work together to create solutions.

Lisa Russell speaking about creating empowering film narratives. No more sad documentaries!

Neil Brandvold speaking on conflict journalism and what it's like to be a witness to culture changing moments. 

I conducted a Workshop on Designing for the Fringe. Here are the ideas we brainstormed at this amazing conference.

At SwitchPoint I learned about RISC, Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues. RISC provides essential training for reporters in conflict areas.

Inclusive playgrounds aren't a given in our society, but they're important.

The perfect "driver" for a driverless car is someone who can't drive. 

Going beyond confectionery and novelty to applications that solve real problems.