The ‘Design Futures for Disability Justice’ project engaged disabled creative communities in Ealing to campaign for inclusion in the art and design sector. In collaboration with disabled-led arts organisation filmpro, the project consisted of three transformative upskill labs, held at the University of West London Ealing campus in May 2025.
Leveraging methodologies from filmpro’s previous work in Lambeth, the project sought to co-design the co-design process itself, exploring new methods and approaches to actively shape the future. By engaging the participatory design framework for innovation in co-design, disabled artists/activists were recruited through an open call.
These sessions facilitated the exploration of speculative design processes, enabling participants to express their voice and use art and design as a tool for social change.
The collaboration between Dr. Isil Onol and filmpro brings together extensive experience in disability justice and arts, creating a balanced and effective partnership. The project reached individuals whose voices are rarely heard, nurturing and enhancing their skills to influence significant design decisions and advance accessibility.
