What Is Trauma-Informed Design?
Overview
As more designers, researchers, and digital teams embrace trauma-informed approaches, many are asking:
Where do I start? What does “trauma-informed” really mean in practice? And how can I apply this in ways that feel authentic and safe - even if I’m still learning?
This introductory-level webinar is designed to answer those questions.
Led by Michael Osborne, CEO of Accessible Me and speaker on lived experience, and joined by Aibike Gaibli, UX/UI Designer exploring trauma-informed research and accessibility, we’ll unpack the core concepts of trauma-informed design — and why it matters now more than ever.
We’ll also spotlight how Aibike’s learning journey and community contributions are shaping a new generation of ethical, people-first design.
This is the perfect warm-up to our deeper-dive webinar with Jo Levy later in January.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- Online
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Welcome & scene-setting
Defining trauma-informed design; The rising demand for emotionally safer digital spaces; Why this work is personal.
Trauma-informed design principles in theory
What it is and what it isn’t; The role of empathy, agency, and consent; How trauma intersects with accessibility; Aibike’s learnings from current research and thought leaders.
Designing with lived experience in mind
How trauma has shaped my own journey; Why “designing for everyone” can still miss people; Real examples of how words, tone and structure can help or harm.
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Michael Osborne
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