Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The first Design for All conference in Switzerland
12 October 2023
9:00 - 17:00
LAC Lugano, Switzerland
Architecture, inclusion, project quality, and usability will be the focus of the first national conference dedicated to Design for All.
The Design for All is a methodological approach to designing spaces, products and services that aims at social inclusion, equality and equal rights. Design for All requires the participation of multiple stakeholders during the design process (i.e. specialists, decision makers and end users) along with the the search for aesthetic value adding solutions.
Make a difference
As professionals, through your work you can make a difference. Design for All is in line with the objectives of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN 2030 Agenda, both texts signed by the Swiss Confederation.
Why participate
Leading international and national speakers will present case studies and reflect on the benefits to society of applying the Design for All approach.
Participate to:
- to discover and evaluate an innovative approach that benefits the whole population
- to learn about new design solutions that can meet current professional challenges
- to get practical tools to guide you with your next work processes
- to get in touch with other professionals in the field and exchange views with experts active at international level
- to access networking opportunities in a unique setting
« Design for All is design for human diversity, social inclusion and equality.»
Pete Kercher
Co-founder EIDD, Design for All Europe
Co-founder EIDD, Design for All Europe
« Designing for All is a non-stop iterative process that values the importance of diversity by means of user involvement»
Jasmien Herssens
Architect, Fourmind
Architect, Fourmind
