Listen "Designing Dignity: Scaling Inclusive Playgrounds and adaptive fashion in India"
Episode Synopsis
Brief SummaryHow 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.Download TranscriptPDF: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E12_Aditi_Mehul_Transcript.pdf]Word: [https://zeroproject.org/fileadmin/root_zeroproject/ZPSCALE/podcasts/Pathways_transcripts/Pathways_E12_Aditi_Mehul_Transcript.docx]Guest InformationAditi 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?Call to ActionSubscribe today for more insights into scaling disability-inclusive innovations.Links to Mentioned Resources:Gudgudee Website: [https://www.gudgudee.in]Gudgudee Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/studio_gudgudee]Contact InformationFor questions or feedback, reach out to us at: [[email protected]]Sponsor/Partner InfoThis 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.
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