Marriott International: room for all
Marriott’s goal was to create an inclusive hotel room that goes beyond code requirements, making stays in the hotel more enjoyable. They wanted to develop a room that both looked and felt good, addressing emotional well being.
Role: Inclusive Design Consultant
Main Challenge: Changing designers’ perspectives of designing for inclusion as benefiting only those with disabilities to recognizing that it often benefits everyone.
Key Contributions: Trained 10 designers on inclusive design methods, critiqued hotel room designs, and contributed design ideas.
Outcomes: The final design took 15% less space than the average hotel room size. Leadership is currently considering expanding the project to other Marriott brands.
Frosted glass allows the deaf user to see beyond the bathroom and be alerted to others trying to get their attention.
