Engineering design decisions shape how people interact with technology, infrastructure, and engineered systems. When diverse perspectives are not considered during the design process, unintended consequences can arise that exclude or disadvantage certain groups of users. This course introduces the principles of inclusive engineering design and explores how engineers can incorporate diverse user needs into the design process. Participants will examine how bias can emerge in design decisions and how inclusive approaches can improve safety, usability, and performance. Through practical examples and case studies, the course provides tools and frameworks to help engineers integrate inclusive thinking into design reviews, project development, and decision-making processes.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: