Sustainability and Equity

What is a preferred future: A preferred future refers to the ideal future that people and their communities want to happen in the future for themselves and their surroundings. It is based off on values and beliefs instead of assumptions.

To incorporate preferred futures into design, a designer must consider the factors that affect the vision that people have. This could be done by having a sustainable features, accessible changes and adaptations, equitable factors, as well as considering the needs of the community.

What is sustainability? How can it be incorporated into design?

A sustainable design uses technologies to ensure that the design and construction has a minimal impact on the environment and communities. Sustainability contributes to the preferred future of all and reduces the waste that would’ve been created through the design.

To incorporate sustainability into design, a designer should think about how the product affects the environment, the materials used, sustainable energy, bins, etc. This allows for the design to have a minimal impact on the environment and the community.

What is equity? How can it be incorporated into design?

An equitable design uses tehcnologies to ensure that is provides fair and equal opportunities and experiences to all. These desgins should address the diverse needs of all users, especially those who have been historically marginlised. Equity contributes to the preferred future of all and creates a equal, positive experience for every user.

To incorporate equity into design, a designer should consider the needs of potential users and to provide different levels of support that caters to each individual. A designer will consider the barriers that are posed on diverse users and how to remove them effectively.