Nearly everyone has heard of the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover”, or something similar, in their lifetime. A straightforward idiom usually meant to comment on how people should look at others beyond the surface, since it is an innate behavior all humans do. We make assumptions of others based on the biases… Read more »
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Biases in the design of Everyday things
If you’re on this blog, I’m assuming you’re familiar with biases in the field of technology, especially in the workplace. We all have seen diversity programs at companies trying to bring about more equity. However, have you ever thought about how a lack of gender diversity in the workplace can lead to products and services… Read more »
Design and Healthcare -A Conjunction Needed to Combat Bias in Medicine
Bias in Healthcare What does that even mean? Human beings come from every corner of the land, having a variety of aspirations and their own set of beliefs & experiences. Unfortunately, this very diversity amongst them has over time made it a cause of divide and discrimination. This discrimination restricts humans from getting access to even… Read more »
From Neuroscience to Comprehensive Design: My journey to finding my passion
Just like everyone else in college, I contemplated changing my major countless times. What do I REALLY want to do? How’s the job market? Will I be unemployed and live in my parent’s house forever? It’s scary to make a decision at 18/19 and have it basically shape the rest of your life. While what… Read more »