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Design and Disability, V&A, 2025-6

Design and Disability showcases the radical contributions of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people to contemporary design and culture from the 1940s to now. 

The exhibition shows how Disabled people have designed for every aspect of life through their own experience and expertise, tracing the political and social history of design and disability. 170 objects are on display across three sections – Visibility, Tools and Living spanning design, art, architecture, fashion, and photography.

The exhibition also explores the rich history of Disabled designers challenging ableism in the design industry, as well as the practitioners working today to 'hack' pre-existing design to make it more usable.

The exhibition shows how Disabled people have designed for every aspect of life through their own experience and expertise, tracing the political and social history of design and disability. 170 objects are on display across three sections – Visibility, Tools and Living spanning design, art, architecture, fashion, and photography.

The exhibition also explores the rich history of Disabled designers challenging ableism in the design industry, as well as the practitioners working today to 'hack' pre-existing design to make it more usable.