Helen Hamlyn Research Centre

Centre for Inclusive Design

At the Royal College of Art


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Links to external web sites

Below are links to sites dealing with inclusive design and design in general. There are separate links pages for each of our main research themes: age, work, care and mobility.

The Design Council

The Design Council's purpose is to 'inspire and enable the best use of design by the UK, in the world context, to improve prosperity and well-being.'

Design Council Inclusive Design Education Resource

Features in-depth case studies drawn from a number of projects undertaken at the centre, including suggested activities for students.

The Center for Universal Design

A research, information, and technical assistance centre based at the University of North Carolina, USA. It evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in a range of areas.

Adaptive Environments

Adaptive Environments, based in the USA, promotes accessibility as well as universal design through education programs, technical assistance, training, consulting, publications and design advocacy.

Designing for the 21st Century

A series of international conferences on Universal Design, hosted by Adaptive Environments.

Design Engine

Design web site packed with news, articles, historical information and a wide range of resources including tutorials.

How Stuff Works

Detailed information on how anything works, from car engines, to sunglasses to magnets. Good search facility and clear explanations.
 

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