Adobe Inclusive Design Workshop

Content, workbook modules, and exercises for a day-long training

An abstract composition of multicolored geometric shapes—triangles, circles, and rectangles—in red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white, arranged in a rhythmic, overlapping pattern on a deep purple background. The layout evokes a sense of dynamic movement and modern design.

The concept of inclusive design ensures that the full extent of humanity is considered when developing products and systems.

To ensure equity, we must ideate, build, and showcase products in a way that represents everyone, especially underrepresented identities. Our Inclusive Design Workshop includes content for a full-day training on inclusive design, including workbook modules and exercises that can help break down society’s entrenched and subconscious habits. Included below are descriptions and download links for all workbooks, teaching materials, and guides for small-group activities.

A modern, abstract geometric design featuring overlapping triangles, squares, and circles in purple, yellow, green, white, and red, arranged on a vibrant blue background.

Intro to Inclusive Design

Creative process is shaped by frames from the past. Creating systems that integrate the full range of humanity is crucial for the work we produce and the systems that support it. This module provides an overview of the four influences that shape how we think about how things are made. Download it here.

Greater Inclusion

Whether inadvertent, intentional, or structural, we must constantly ask who is being left out of a design. “Greater Inclusion” discusses the history of inclusive design and the creative atmosphere that results from including marginalized people as co-designers in the design process and addressing their experiences of exclusion. Download it here.

A modern, abstract geometric composition set against a bright yellow background, featuring a white triangle with blue and green segments, a purple semi-circle, a red-to-orange gradient ribbon-like curve, blue cylindrical forms, and scattered small circles in purple and white.

An abstract geometric arrangement on a green background, with a contrasting mix of shapes and colors—rectangles, triangles, circles, and irregular polygons in dark blue, light blue, red, yellow, white, and purple.

Disability

Standards for accessibility can be created using design systems. A design system with detailed accessibility documentation can result in more accessible products and frameworks. The “Disability” section explores two models of disability, disability types, and technology for people with disabilities. Download it here.