Inclusive Design: A Strategic Approach to Innovation

Introduction Inclusive design is more than just a compliance requirement; it is a strategic opportunity that fosters innovation, enhances user experience, and expands market reach. Companies that embrace inclusive design position themselves at the forefront of industry advancements, improving not only their product offerings but also their brand reputation and customer loyalty. The Importance of … Read more

How disability has shaped the innovations we use every day

Product design sketch

Disability innovations for everone Disability has played a fundamental role in shaping some of the most groundbreaking innovations in history—innovations that we all use today. Did you know that key inventions like the telephone, the typewriter, and even the Internet have their roots in accessibility solutions for people with disabilities? Let’s explore some of these … Read more

Vorn Academy Adapt

Vorn winners and models

2024 Coaching and training Training https://vorn-hub.com/design-academy-adapt-1 Vorn Academy Adapt – Fashion for an Inclusive Future Client: Vorn, The Berlin Fashion Hub in collaboration with Zalando.Challenge: To create a training programme that fosters innovation in Adaptive Fashion, developing creative and functional solutions for the disabled community. The Programme The 3rd edition of Vorn Academy, titled Adapt, … Read more

State of Fashion 2025 with accessibility innovation

State of Fashion 2025 cover report

The State of Fashion 2025 The State of Fashion 2025 report highlights a pivotal shift in the fashion, luxury, and sportswear industries, forecasting a period of intense transformation and adaptation. As brands face a rapidly changing landscape, those agile enough to adapt and capture consumers’ increasing demand for value and functionality will thrive. Ageing society … Read more

Feedback Workshop on the Textile Label Regulation (TLR)

Rut in front of EU building in Brussels

I had the opportunity to attend the final feedback workshop on the TLR last 18th October 2024. before the European Commission begins drafting the new legislative framework for textile labels. The revised regulation will address both physical labels and the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) to enhance transparency for consumers and professionals alike—covering … Read more

Managing Diversity: Challenge or Opportunity?

El poder de la accesibilidad. Imagen gráfica: iconos en negro de personas diferentes, con y sin discapacidad, alrededor de una camiseta. Cada persona tiene una flecha apuntando a la camiseta.

Diversity in business is more than a trend: it is an opportunity to innovate.   However, many organisations are not making the most of this valuable resource. Gender equality and cultural representation initiatives are essential, but few companies take the next step: integrating diversity into the design of their products and services. Have you ever … Read more

How do you link business growth and sustainability in fashion?

Post Junio 2024

Many companies face this dilemma. The need to create sustainable models is associated with the reduction of production. This means implementing sustainable strategies such as: – Circularity: based on the concept of zero waste and avoiding the extraction of virgin raw materials. – Servitization model: Offering customer services such as rental, repair or product warranty. … Read more

Better incubation

MovingMood case study Better Incubation

2021 – 2022 Expert consultant Advisor / Training Homepage Specialist consulting on disability Rut Turró was invited to be involved in the European-Union-financed ‘Better Incubation’ project as an expert consultant. The program, run by LIAISE (Linking Incubation Actors for Inclusive and Social Entrepreneurship), aims to empower business support organisations (BSOs) to help entrepreneurs from under-represented … Read more

Bag design for CET

MovingMood case study. Bag design fpr CET

2014 – 2016 Creating synergies between disability centres End to end Inicio La Bolsa llena: Development of a line of handbags. La Bolsa Llena represents a comprehensive project focusing on the manufacturing and sale of handbags. The project aim to foster synergies between different social organizations employing people with intellectual disabilities. Including organizations like Fundación … Read more

COLEO work wear

MovingMood Case study Coleo

2022 Transformational consulting End 2 end Coleo Home PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING Coleo is a sustainable and circular design studio. MovingMood worked on the new line of recycled workwear and corporate apparel. We train and advise the organisation on fashion accessibility and inclusive design. We start with training the design team on accessibility of garments. We complement … Read more