Designing Dignity: Scaling Inclusive Playgrounds and adaptive fashion in India

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Pathways to Zero Barriers

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Do you have a product or initiative that removes barriers for persons with disabilities? How can you expand or scale it to benefit more people? Pathways to Zero Barriers takes you on a global journey of scaling disability inclusion solutions. In each episode we explore how innovative initiatives expand to new regions and markets, breaking down the practical steps needed to scale effectively.

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Designing Dignity: Scaling Inclusive Playgrounds and adaptive fashion in India

Pathways to Zero Barriers

31 minutes 21 seconds

6 months ago

Designing Dignity: Scaling Inclusive Playgrounds and adaptive fashion in India

Brief Summary

How do you scale inclusion without losing sight of community? In this episode, we explore what it takes to design for dignity—from inclusive playgrounds that prioritize local voices to adaptive fashion that redefines access in India. We hear from Aditi Agrawal, Co-Founder of Gudgudee, and advisor Mehul Pancholi about the power of partnerships, cultural adaptation, and why listening is as important as innovation.

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Guest Information

Aditi Agrawal, Co-Founder of Gudgudee, a design studio specializing in inclusive play spaces in India.
Mehul Pancholi, Advisor on inclusive design and community engagement, supporting scale-up efforts through localized strategies.

The Key Questions Addressed in this Episode are:

How do you identify and build partnerships that support inclusive design goals?
What role do local communities play in shaping successful playgrounds and adaptive products?
How can cultural context shift the direction of design—without compromising inclusion?

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Links to Mentioned Resources:

Gudgudee Website: [https://www.gudgudee.in]
Gudgudee Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/studio_gudgudee]

Contact Information

For questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [scaling-solutions@zeroproject.org]

Sponsor/Partner Info

This episode is brought to you by the Zero Project with the support of the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, EnAble India, and Inclusive Creation.