How can design navigate the tension between exclusivity and inclusivity?
For example, the balance between limiting or guaranteeing access to opportunities and resources for everyone, the management of scarcity, the dilemma of privilege or inclusivity, or the gap between disparities?
TEAM
Kairui Chen
Lorenzo Mangili
Ganjar Satrio
Bianca Selvatici
Francesco Tomio
Laura Margarida Faria Vieira
CONTEXT
MSc Product Service System Design (PSSD)
Final Synthesis Design Studio (PS2)
2024/2025
PROFESSORS
Daniela Sangiorgi
Beatrice Villari
Davide Fassi
Claudio Dell’Era
Politecnico di Milano, School of Design, Milan, Italy
Passepartout explores the tension between exclusivity and inclusivity in the context of art museums. It tackles the challenge of unequal access to cultural content and expression particularly looking at the inaccessibility faced by visually impaired individuals. Through a system that integrates human verification and advanced AI tools, the project provides consistent and coherent artwork descriptions, bridging access gaps and allowing independent visits for visually impaired individuals. This innovative approach fosters a more inclusive museum experience, ensuring that all visitors, regardless of ability, can engage with art in meaningful ways.