Dallas architecture firm Kogan received a grant from the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation to study the experiences of teachers with disabilities. As part of the study, we will use the Geriatric (GERT) suit to simulate various limitations. [Photo: Business Wire]
Kogan’s Hugo Research and Innovation Team
…via LinkedIn with a $30,000 grant from the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation to study the experiences of teachers with disabilities.
With a $30,000 grant from the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, Kogan's research and innovation incubator, Hugo, is partnering with the company's education division to develop We plan to 'uncover insights'.
In this study, researchers will use the Geriatric (GERT) suit to simulate conditions such as temporary injury, pregnancy, sensory sensitivity, arthritis, and diabetes. The team dons suits and conducts experiments at an elementary school in north Texas designed by Kogan.
“Wearing the GERT suit allows non-disabled educators to better support their colleagues by providing feedback and identifying opportunities for targeted design interventions,” Kogan said. I did.
the goal? Create universally accessible spaces that reduce the “empathy gap” and foster growth, engagement, and connection for all teachers.
The insights gained from this unconventional research will be compiled into an open source design guidebook, and Kogan hopes to pioneer scalable and comprehensive design solutions for schools across the country.
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