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Equity and Inclusion

THUR-A07: Perception of Place: Integrating Multisensory Experiences into Design

Thursday, September 17, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM PT
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW

Multisensory design can shape how people perceive and move through public landscapes. Yet many projects overlook the full range of sensory experience, limiting access and experience. This session explores how multisensory, narrative-based approaches—drawn from research, engagement, fabrication, and built work—can strengthen equity, accessibility, and user experience.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply multisensory design as a form of human-centered design that enhances the experience of place for people with diverse sensory dis/abilities.
  • Use creativity, research, prototyping, and fabrication to inform multisensory design outcomes.
  • Integrate multisensory storytelling into design through tactile, simple, and intuitive experiences for users.
  • Identify project examples that utilize multisensory design across varied typologies and scales.