Building a Destination for All, St. John USVI

Slide 1: multi DESIGN FOR PEOPLE Inclusive Design © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 2: we recognize Diversity in age/ability/culture is ordinary… and affects how we experience our environments • © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 3: and All scales of design create our environments… • © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 4: we practice: inclusive design De fine Ma rke ts : dive rs e a g e s , a bilitie s , c ulture s Cons ide r a ll s c a le s of de s ig n Colla bora te : People First S olve for a wide ra ng e of pe ople © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 5: wide range of people… © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 6: architecture © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 7: architecture + products © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 8: architecture + products + graphic information © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 9: people first approach experience learn by doing observation in use evaluation people implementation analyze design solutions design opportunities ideation © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 10: collaborative process partners within the design fields

Slide 11: collaborative process partners within the design fields architects + interior architects + industrial designers + engineers + graphic designers

Slide 12: collaborative process partners outside the partners within the design field design fields architects + interior architects + industrial designers + engineers + graphic designers

Slide 13: collaborative process partners outside the partners within the design field design fields architects end users/consumers + + interior architects families, caregivers + + industrial designers medical, healthcare industries + + engineers developers, builders, manufacturers + + graphic designers local communities, government

Slide 14: observation mobility moving, navigation strength standing, lifting, pulling sight reading, information hearing listening, information touch interfaces, controls perception wayfinding, information © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 15: evaluation focus groups discussion share experiences listen © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 16: design opportunities switch “lens” what scale of design is it a modification or new design © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 17: design solutions get visual get opinions collaborate to evaluate © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 18: testing use real people to test solutions: users/consumers designers clients © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 19: Building A Destination For All 2005 Initiative St. John, USVI • Develop an INCLUSIVE TRAVEL DESTINATION • Accommodate travelers of diverse ages, abilities and cultures • A comfortable and convenient place to visit and/or live © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 20: initial partner © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 21: concordia campgrounds Developer, Stanley Selengut Eco-Resort 4 Inclusive Room Accommodations © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 22: island-wide USVI: Government Dept. of Tourism Chamber of Commerce National Parks Taxi Association Private Businesses © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 23: components 1: Transportation © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 24: components 1: Transportation © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 25: components 1: Transportation 2: Accommodations © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 26: components 1: Transportation 2: Accommodations 3: Private Sector Businesses © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 27: components 1: Transportation 2: Accommodations 3: Private Sector Businesses 4: National Parks © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 28: components 1: Transportation 2: Accommodations 3: Private Sector Businesses 4: National Parks 5: Civic Facilities and Infrastructure © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 29: collaboration Governor Turnbull, USVI © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 30: collaboration © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 31: preparation design team scouted island installed products minor construction to facilities © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 32: preparation design team scouted island installed products minor construction to facilities © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 33: design team • 2 Multi, Design For People Principals, 2 Staff, 10 Interns • 4 Travelers with Disabilities and their Companions/Caregivers • 1 Water Recreational Expert for persons with Disabilities

Slide 34: vacation experience © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 35: ferry dock experience © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 36: transportation © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 37: arrival at eco-tents © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 38: eco-tent experience © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 39: eco-tent experience © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 40: learn by doing © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 41: perspectives © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 42: dining experience © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 43: kayaking © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 44: kayaking © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 45: learn by doing © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 46: learn by doing © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 47: snorkeling © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 48: local awareness + interest © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 49: learn by doing © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 50: 50’ Catamaran © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 51: on deck © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 52: beach access © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 53: parks + trails © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 54: constant discussion © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 55: island-wide panel © 2005 Multi, Design for People, LLC

Slide 56: Press 10/05 AARP Bulletin Bulletin Board: For Disabled Travelers It's The First Resort 9/11/05 The New York Times Travel Section: Lowering the Barriers for Disabled Travelers 8/05 Caribbean Travel & Life Travel Smart Section: Enlightened Destinations 8/8-21/05 St. John Tradewinds St. John Spearheads Inclusion Initiative For Lucrative Disabled, Elderly Market 7/30/05 US Virgin Islands Daily News Officials Laud Accessibility Project on St. John 7/29/05 St. John Source Speakers Say Improved Accessibility Would Provide Economic Benefit 7/25/05 St. John Source St. John Gets 'So-So' Marks for Disabled Access 7/22/05 US Virgin Islands Daily News Making St. John Accessible to Disabled Travelers Will be Focus of Panel 7/17/05 The New York Times Travel Section: St. John Looks At Accessibility 7/15/05 Suite 101.com, Real People Helping Real People Responsible Destination Development: Multi, Design For People and Estate Concordia www.suite01.com/article.cfm/travel_with_disabilities/116993 2/5/05, 10/20/04 Rolling Rains Report Implementation of Inclusive Travel Destination Design 10/18/04 US Virgin Islands Daily News Design Students Help St. John Resort Make the Grade in User Friendliness

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