In–accessibili
Marks that speak accessibility
A project made with:
Urban Lab Torino
In–accessibili is a civic design project focusing on accessibility in urban spaces.
The concept is simple: map the city and leave a mark. The goal is not to provide directions, but rather to spark a dialogue. The fastest medium to do that? Colorful stickers, designed to be seen, read, and even touched.
Each sticker is a trace of presence: a small sign that someone has been here, has noticed, has something to say about the surrounding space.
The concept is simple: map the city and leave a mark. The goal is not to provide directions, but rather to spark a dialogue. The fastest medium to do that? Colorful stickers, designed to be seen, read, and even touched.
Each sticker is a trace of presence: a small sign that someone has been here, has noticed, has something to say about the surrounding space.
Collaborative process
I facilitated a collaborative urban exploration workshop organized by Urban Lab Torino and Fondazione Time2.
We walked through the city and discussed what makes a space accessible or inaccessible. This dialogue led to ten representative words: Five described positive aspects and five described negative ones.
In the second phase, I translated these words into visual symbols, paying particular attention to color contrast and designing simple icons that are easily readable at a glance.
Each sticker has a different border and a raised, textured finish. They are also designed to be recognizable by touch, combining visual and tactile codes in one object.
We walked through the city and discussed what makes a space accessible or inaccessible. This dialogue led to ten representative words: Five described positive aspects and five described negative ones.
In the second phase, I translated these words into visual symbols, paying particular attention to color contrast and designing simple icons that are easily readable at a glance.
Each sticker has a different border and a raised, textured finish. They are also designed to be recognizable by touch, combining visual and tactile codes in one object.
Different people – different shapes
People are at the heart of this project, each one unique.
To best represent them, I chose simple shapes and distinctive lines.
To best represent them, I chose simple shapes and distinctive lines.
Mapping the city
The two sticker sets illustrate the accessibility and inaccessibility of urban spaces.
An accessible place is equipped with the necessary resources, is safe, and is easy to navigate. It also has breathing spaces, such as parks or calm corners.
In contrast, an inaccessible place is uneven, chaotic, overwhelming, unsafe, and full of obstacles, such as poles, steps, and badly parked vehicles.
An accessible place is equipped with the necessary resources, is safe, and is easy to navigate. It also has breathing spaces, such as parks or calm corners.
In contrast, an inaccessible place is uneven, chaotic, overwhelming, unsafe, and full of obstacles, such as poles, steps, and badly parked vehicles.
Credits
Project and illustrations: Hikimi
Coordination: Urban Lab Torino
Photos by Marzia Allietta, Urban Lab archive
Coordination: Urban Lab Torino
Photos by Marzia Allietta, Urban Lab archive
Thanks to
Fondazione Time2, Barrito, Disability Pride Torino
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