The potential of storytelling in understanding neurodiversity
Davenport Campbell’s Anneke Alberto and Kathryn Marshall comment on the fallacy of averages in workplace design, writing an article for Indesign Live.
Stories help us see the world through someone else’s eyes. In our article, published by Indesign Live, Anneke Alberto and Kathryn Marshall look at how storytelling can open up new ways of understanding neurodiversity in our workplaces.
We ask: what happens when we design spaces not just for the “average” person, but for real people with unique perspectives and needs? By sharing lived experiences and inviting neurodivergent voices into the design process, we can create workplaces that truly support everyone’s wellbeing and potential.
“The tendency to think in terms of the ‘average man’ is a pitfall into which many persons blunder.”
– Lieutenant Gilbert S. Daniels, ‘The Average Man’
Read our full article for deeper insight on:
The role of storytelling in revealing the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
Why designing for the “average” can miss what really matters.
How listening and collaboration can lead to more inclusive workplaces.