The EDIDesK Digital Learning Platform is Now Online!
A new open-access space to explore, share, and advance Design for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the EDIDesK Digital Learning Platform, a new open-access digital environment designed to support the integration of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into design education.
Developed within the Erasmus+ project EDIDesK – Open Access Contents on Design for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for Higher Education Programmes, the platform represents one of the project's key outcomes, bringing together educational resources, research-based knowledge, and teaching experiences developed through collaboration among European partners.
The platform is designed for educators, students, researchers, and design practitioners, providing opportunities to explore inclusive design approaches, discover teaching and learning materials, and exchange knowledge across disciplines and educational contexts.
Developed Through WP4: A Collaborative European Effort
The platform has been developed within Work Package 4 (WP4), led by ELISAVA – Barcelona School of Design and Engineering (UVic-UCC), through the collaboration of the EDIDesK partnership.
Special recognition goes to Massimo Menichinelli, Julia Carrasco Parodi, Ainoa Abella García, Iván Paz, and Cristina González Avendaño for their contributions to the platform's development, coordination, and implementation.
Their work, together with the contributions and feedback provided by the project partners, has helped shape an accessible, collaborative, and evolving environment for sharing knowledge on Design for EDI.
Discover the EDIDesK Platform
The platform is organised around three interconnected components, offering complementary ways to access, explore, and engage with knowledge on Design for EDI.
Repository – Explore Open Educational Resources
The Repository provides access to a growing collection of educational materials, research-based content, methodologies, and practical tools addressing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in design.
Through its resources, educators and learners can discover new perspectives, support teaching activities, and integrate inclusive approaches into design processes and educational experiences.
Learning Itineraries – Explore Thematic Learning Pathways
The Learning Itineraries offer structured pathways connecting selected resources around specific topics and approaches related to Design for EDI.
Designed to support both independent exploration and educational activities, they help users navigate relevant content, establish connections between concepts and practices, and discover opportunities for applying inclusive design knowledge in different learning contexts.
Glossary – Develop a Shared Vocabulary
The Glossary brings together key concepts and definitions related to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, accessibility, and inclusive design.
By providing a common conceptual reference, it supports clearer communication, critical reflection, and knowledge exchange among educators, students, researchers, and practitioners working across different disciplines.Together, these three components create an interconnected learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge, educational resources, and practical perspectives.
Connecting European Research, Education, and Practice
The EDIDesK Platform builds on the research activities, teaching experimentations, and collaborative experiences developed throughout the project.
It provides a shared environment for disseminating and exploring the results of the European partnership, including the European Teaching Framework on Design for EDI, developed to support the integration of inclusive approaches into higher education design programmes.
By connecting research outcomes with educational resources and practical experiences, the platform aims to support curriculum development, encourage innovative teaching methodologies, and strengthen awareness of the social responsibility of design.
Its open-access approach also facilitates the exchange of knowledge across institutions, disciplines, and national contexts, contributing to a broader European dialogue on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in design education.
An Open and Evolving Space for Collaboration
More than a digital repository, the EDIDesK Platform is conceived as a shared and evolving knowledge space, encouraging users not only to explore existing resources but also to participate in the exchange and development of educational knowledge.
The platform has been developed with attention to accessibility, usability, and content quality, aiming to support different users, learning needs, and educational environments.
Through its collaborative approach, EDIDesK seeks to foster connections among educators, students, researchers, and design practitioners, encouraging the sharing of experiences and the continuous development of inclusive teaching and learning practices.
Ultimately, the platform aims to make knowledge on Design for EDI more accessible, reusable, and relevant to the wider educational and professional community, supporting the transition towards more equitable, diverse, and inclusive futures.
Explore the Platform and Join the EDIDesK Community
The EDIDesK Digital Learning Platform is now online and open to everyone.
Explore the educational resources, discover the learning itineraries, navigate the glossary, and learn how you can contribute to a growing community dedicated to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion through design.
Explore the EDIDesK Platform
EDIDesK is an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union, bringing together seven European partners to advance Design for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education.
