Master of Design (MDes) in Inclusive Design

About this programme

In the Inclusive Design program, you will learn to think differently and aim to break through societal barriers to address the growing demand for access and inclusion. You’ll also explore equity and access issues through iterative design, leveraged by the application of inclusive digital technologies. As a student you’ll have access to OCAD U’s Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC), an international community of open-source developers, designers, researchers, educators and co-designers who work together to proactively ensure that emerging technology and practices are designed inclusively. This program is available both online and in-person. You can choose to attend virtually or arrive on our campus in downtown Toronto. Works alongside researchers and practitioners in the Inclusive Design Research Centre, and among our many private and public sector partners. Michele has been involved with innovation research and policy over the last 10 years. He olds a PhD in Political Science (University of Toronto), specializing in innovation systems and policy. Dr. Jutta Treviranus is the Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the Faculty of Design Ranee Lee is a full-time professor and product designer and specializes in manufacturing, home products, furnishings, exhibitions as well as research creation and curriculum design at the intersection of design and social good. Dr. Herman Pi'ikea Clark is a Kanaka Maoli/Indigenous Hawaiian from a family with deep ancestral roots across Hawaii and Polynesia. Over the last 30 years, he has gained intern