DESIG*ness new Summer School in Vilnius
Final chapter of Design*NESS Summer School 2024: inclusive design focus in Vilnius
We are excited to announce the final stage of the Design*NESS Summer School Program 2024, happening in Vilnius from September 23rd to 27th. This last session concludes our series of summer schools with a deep dive into how design can create more inclusive environments, focusing on accessibility and the needs of people with disabilities.
Students from NABA in Italy, the Art Academy of Latvia in Riga, and Vilnius Academy of Arts in Lithuania will come together to work on designing more inclusive spaces and systems. The workshops will challenge students to think beyond aesthetics, addressing real-world issues such as physical accessibility and the emotional needs of individuals with disabilities.
Program highlights in Vilnius:
- Exploring accessibility: Lectures and workshops will focus on adapting public spaces for individuals with physical, intellectual, and mental disabilities.
- Cultural experience: A visit to Trakai Island Castle will provide students with an opportunity to analyze and brainstorm how to make historical and cultural spaces more inclusive.
- Collaborative prototyping: Intensive group work will allow participants to develop and present ideas that can improve the accessibility of physical environments.
- Final presentation: The program will culminate with a presentation where students will share their innovative proposals, reflecting on the impact of inclusive design.
Although this is the final summer school in our series, the Design*NESS journey is only beginning. Exciting steps lie ahead, including the creation of inclusive design guidelines.
Are you curious to find out what will happen during the different stages? Stay tuned, as we'll keep you updated with the latest news and video highlights from the events in our partners' social media channels!