My sensitivity to inclusion and accessibility, while always present,  has been dramatically increased by my direct experience in living and working in multiple countries, teaching and mentoring, my design interests, self-training and critical thinking.

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I integrate principles of social design into my creative practice, ensuring that scientific knowledge and visual narratives are accessible, culturally sensitive and meaningful to the widest possible audience to the best of my ability.

 

Example: Comic is a medium already offering accessibility to people with diverse learning styles and literary levels. My educational fictional comic stories include sub-plots that relates to complex human issues. They explore themes such as overcoming prejudices rooted in fear, adapting to loss of mobility, navigating isolation, finding belonging and courage. My latest book format uses a square layout with one panel in each page and text with large fonts, making it easier to read either as a digital or printed comic.

 

While my efforts have primarily focused on cultural, personal and learning differences, I am currently exploring and developing accessibility strategies to communicate my work and practice research.