In late September, integrated design firm DLR announced Kati Peditto Ph.D., EDAC, as their new senior design researcher. Peditto, public speaker and design psychologist with a concentration in inclusive design and neurodiversity, will bring her scholarship and experience to bridge the gap between in-depth research and the application of design solutions.听
鈥淚 look forward to collaborating with DLR Group鈥檚 integrated design teams in creating K-12听schools, higher education campuses, and workplaces as environments that nurture mental health and well-being and make learning fun and inclusive,鈥� said Dr. Peditto.听
Before joining DLR, Peditto co-authored 鈥淭he Blueprint for the Mind: Creating Neuroinclusive Architectural Spaces,鈥� a toolkit for designers that details how to curate spaces with the experience, comfort, and empowerment of the neurodiverse community in mind. The guide cites from almost 100 peer-reviewed articles surrounding psychology, design, and neuroscience, further exemplifying Peditto鈥檚 expertise in using results to strengthen the human experience.听听