Arundhathi Madanan is an interdisciplinary designer with a background in interior and furniture design. Her current research explores sensory-friendly furniture design, with the aim of creating adaptable and comfortable environments that support the experiences of neurodivergent individuals. She is interested in making inclusivity an integral part of design, whether in furniture, products, spaces, or digital interfaces. For her, design is a way to listen, learn, and create with care so that more people can feel a sense of comfort and belonging.
Designing for Sensory Diversity
Towards an Embodied Experience in Furniture For Neurodivergent Inclusion
Sensory overload often limits the self-regulation capacity of adults on the neurodivergent spectrum. When spaces, furniture, products, and experiences are designed without care, they create obstacles that hinder independence and everyday well-being. This project explores how design can instead become a tool for comfort, adaptability, and inclusion, focusing on sensory-friendly furniture that supports neurodivergent individuals in feeling at ease and empowered in their daily lives.
