RESEARCH & EDUCATION

Our research, education and publication arm is always undertaking empirical and journalistic research. We are committed to furthering the body of knowledge around inclusive design and sharing open source information. Please have a look at our current and upcoming initiatives:

Current Research Projects



“Blueprint for Retention: How Restaurant Design Impacts Employee Wellbeing”2023-2024

  • Empirical research study utilizing semi-structured interviews. Granting foundation: ARIES. Current status: Findings synthesis, conference and paper submissions

Have a research idea? Interested in a seminar or educational session?

Get in touch!


Recent Publications


“Breaking the Mold: How Jell-o Let Women Get Creative in the Kitchen.”

Gastronomica Journal 2023

  • An academic photo-journal published with Diane Villadsen and Alexandra Welch. In print and digital.

Seminars and Talks



2024

  • “Training Demystified: What Research Tells Us About How Adults Learn” Panelist,Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans. (forthcoming)

  • “Raising the Bar: Innovative Design for Sustainable Profitability” Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans. (forthcoming)

  • “Should Students Choose Their Own Grading Adventure?” CFDTI Teaching & Learning Symposium, Toronto

2023

  • “Bartending with a Body: An Ergonomic Resilience Lab” Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans

    “Designing a Sense of Belonging” Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans