The Observatory || benal johnsonA return of The Observatory and a short introspectionI started The Observatory in June of 2020, thinking it would be a design blog solely about inclusive design and inclusion in general. I…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
The Observatory || benal johnsonIn Conversation: Yazmine Laroche, Canadian Deputy Minister of Public AccessibilityI am thrilled to publish this conversation I had with Yazmine Laroche, the Deputy Minister of Public Accessibility of Canada.Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
The Observatory || benal johnsonReflections on the XR Symposium: What Does This Mean For an Inclusive Future?On the week of July 26th, I had the privilege of joining the 2020 XR Access Symposium, a virtual event that highlights advances in XR…Sep 18, 2020Sep 18, 2020
The Observatory || benal johnsonThe Future of The Internet Must Be InclusiveFor the last two years, my job has exclusively dealt with experiences that are accessed via the Internet. My job has also operated under…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
The Observatory || benal johnsonIntegrated Inclusion: How Intentionally Designing Accessibility Creates EquityThe Americans with Disabilities Act was passed create regulations around publicly funded spaces and services, but it isn’t a blueprint for…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
The Observatory || benal johnsonThe Importance of Inclusion in Industrial DesignThere has been a need for inclusively designed products as long as people have walked this earth. A wheelchair design dating back to 1565…Nov 8, 20191Nov 8, 20191
