Reading Design Meets Disability made me think about how deeply design shapes the way we see ability and difference. I liked how the book challenged the traditional idea that design for disability should be purely functional. When I saw examples like the stylish hearing aids or the eyeglasses that evolved from medical tools to fashion accessories, I realized how design doesn’t just solve problems—it tells stories about people and identity. I found myself really appreciating how the author described the tension between discretion and expression, especially in how disability devices can either hide or celebrate difference. It made me think about how design always carries a message, even when it pretends to be neutral.
What I liked most was the way the book connected design with emotion and culture. I loved seeing how something as simple as a prosthetic leg could become a work of art, or how Apple’s minimalist products fit into the same conversation about accessibility and beauty. The idea that “good design on any terms” can come from understanding human diversity really stayed with me. I felt inspired by the thought that inclusive design isn’t about charity but creativity—it’s about expanding what we consider beautiful and functional at the same time. This reading made me want to look more closely at everyday objects and think about the values they quietly express.