Showcasing Universal Design for Learning in Interaction Design: A Transferable Studio-Based Pedagogical Approach

This initiative aims to showcase postgraduate research from the MA in Interaction Design at SETU, aligning with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) theme of the SATLE24 funding call. The proposed project will highlight how interaction design can be used to create inclusive, real-world solutions that address diverse user needs, making the learning and research process highly transferable across disciplines. The student projects cover critical societal issues, including supporting new mothers in overcoming social isolation, pet adoption training for individuals unfamiliar with rescue pets, sustainable recycling of children’s toys, emergency travel and flight booking, wayfinding for tourists and university campuses, money management for students, food waste management, inclusive community sports initiatives communications and navigation through the new European Digital Accessibility Act. These projects have been developed through a studio-based approach, integrating research-driven methodologies with practical application in interaction design, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance. Funding is sought to showcase these projects through an interactive exhibition, incorporating physical, digital, and online elements that will allow a wider audience to engage with the research findings and solutions developed. The exhibition will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, demonstrating how applied project-based learning can be embedded within teaching and learning frameworks beyond interaction design. This initiative also aims to create open educational resources (OERs) documenting the process, making them accessible to other programmes interested in UDL-driven pedagogies. The implementation will include: Hosting a multi-modal interactive exhibition (in-person and online) Developing documentation and video case studies showcasing project methodologies Organising a knowledge-sharing session to engage with other faculties Publishing the outcomes in the National Resource Hub to ensure broader dissemination.