Inclusive Design for Museums and Heritage
Access and inclusive design consultancy supports museums, galleries and heritage sites in welcoming deaf and disabled people and making collections, interpretation and display more inclusive for them.
Scope of work extends from strategic approach and concept design review through to appraisal and advice on technical detail, facilitation to test features, finishes or inclusive formats and post completion review. Design and installation is also undertaken for small inclusive display and interpretation projects.
A creative and holistic approach to inclusive design is balanced with in-depth knowledge of current inclusive design standards, equality and disability legislation along with knowledge of latest interpretation techniques and conservation display materials. This makes for effective, practical and sustainable solutions.
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The Leaves of Southwell
The Chapter House of Southwell Minster features stone arches and vaults decorated with carvings. The 13th century carved leaves, plants, animals and faces are considered exceptional for their time. They are now conserved, reinterpreted and more accessible, as part of...
Creating guidance
Illustrated inclusive design guidance specific to museums and heritage sites builds on current regulations and national standards combined with experiential knowledge. It is best used along with working with deaf and disabled people; as expert advisors or skilled...
Natural History Museum
Images of Nature: exploration of nature through art. Treasures: displays items of scientific, historical and cultural importance. The Images of Nature gallery at the Natural History Museum encourages visitors to explore nature through the extensive art collection at...
Historic Duxford
Historic Duxford at IWM Duxford integrates inclusive design solutions following an inclusive design workshop. Historic Duxford inclusive design workshop is an example of a tailored service for teams involved in museum, gallery or heritage site development. The...
Pennoyer Centre
Pennoyer Centre revives a medieval guild chapel and Victorian school for business and community use. This project was an opportunity to act as access consultant and also display and interpretation designer; in collaboration with Heritage Learning Consultant Jocelyn...