read about video games for the sight impaired - imagine wireless disco - carry a tape measure - watch ‘crip camp’ on netflix - inhabit bodies not your own. designing for everyone takes imagination…which is exactly what designers have.

Understanding accessibility rules is important in commercial interior design. These rules, like the ADA Standards, give us guidelines to make sure spaces can be used by people with disabilities. They include details like how wide doorways should be and how high counters need to be. As a designer, our job is to include these requirements in our designs. This means thinking about what all users might need and creating spaces that are both useful and beautiful.

To achieve good commercial design in your space, start with the basics and the ideal: spaces that everyone can use. In Brazil, we have our Brazilian Standard 9050, which guides the minimum measurements needed to create inclusive spaces, including dimensions for ramps, corridors, maneuvering areas for wheelchair users, tactile signs for the visually impaired, and signage for the hearing impaired. The role of the designer is to implement these precise measures for the community that will use the space.

🎨 It can feel challenging, but it’s an opportunity to innovate. Depending on the use the New Zealand Building Code requires spaces to be accessible to everyone, and integrating these standards creatively can enhance your designs. Incorporating ramps or wider doorways can be done in a way that complements the overall aesthetic. Using textured wall treatments and contrasting colors to highlight accessible routes, turning functional elements into design features. Don’t see accessibility as a limitation—see it as a catalyst for creative solutions. #CreativeDesign #Accessibility #NZBuildingCode #InteriorDesign

📐 Start by considering the flow of movement throughout the space, ensuring that it’s navigable for all users, including those with mobility challenges. Strategically placing furniture and fixtures to allow ample room for wheelchairs not only complies with New Zealand accessibility codes but also creates a more open and inviting environment. Thoughtful space planning allows you to create inclusive environments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. #SpacePlanning #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #InteriorDesign

Les codes certes tout clients en ont mais certains codes sont limitants c’est comme les normes des bâtiments de France qui n’adaptent peu architecture de l’ancien à la modernité c’est pareil pour le design ou l’architecture d’intérieur. C’est une histoire de goût et donc une histoire de billes plates