Neuro-Inclusion Is the New Creative Edge
Designing for accessibility isn’t just something to check off a list. It’s a space for creativity and innovation. Our audiences are wonderfully diverse in their perspectives, thoughts, feelings, and understandings of the world around them. Neuro-inclusive design means creating experiences that work for more than just the so-called “typical” user. It means designing for everyone.
Flexibility is a crucial aspect of effective design. That could mean reducing motion for people who are sensitive to movement, offering content in various formats such as audio, visuals, and text, or creating clean, quiet spaces that don’t overwhelm. It’s about making things easier to process without stripping away personality or emotion.
Neurodiversity isn’t rare. It’s part of everyday life. About one in five people experience neurodivergence—things like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or sensory processing differences. When we design with them in mind, we don’t just help a few people. We make things better for everyone. Think simpler navigation, fewer barriers, and more choices.
This shift is exciting because it moves design out of the realm of rules and into the realm of empathy-led, creative design. When you consider accessibility at the start, you unlock smarter, more human-centered solutions.
Ask yourself: Who might this exclude? Then flip the script. Make inclusive thinking your starting point, not your afterthought. That’s where the magic happens.