The heartbeat of all great design is empathy—and understanding the process of gender-neutral product design is a crucial skill for all designers! At a time when technology connects us more than ever, prioritizing inclusivity in your product design approach is crucial. You want your products to be accessible, usable, and inspirational to all users. This is the core of great design.
This 25-minute class is a helpful introduction to key ideas, frameworks, and best practices for creating physical products that are gender inclusive.
Lessons are taught by Emily Tuteur, Director of Product Design at littleBits, a company creating gender-neutral products to spur kids to embrace STEM, technology, and invention. Using examples from littleBits's own products and processes, you'll explore:
- Why gender-neutral product design is so important
- Tactics for brainstorming a gender-neutral product concept
- Best practices for approaching color & communication
- Key considerations for marketing & product launch
This class is perfect for digital and product designers; parents and teachers who are helping K-12 kids make decisions about gender-neutral technology use; and everyone curious about the powerful intersection of design, technology, and inclusivity.
It's time to create products that can empower everyone. Let's begin!
Share a gender-neutral product you encounter in the world—or reimagine your own!
In the Project Gallery, put your learning into action! Choose to either
- (a) upload an image and a brief description of a gender-neutral product you encounter in the world, or
- (b) reimagine an existing product through a gender-neutral lens
Be sure to include a few different images as well as 2-5 reasons the product is designed for inclusivity. This class can be a gallery for inspiration, feedback, and community!
