The Valuable 500 is a global collective working to end disability exclusion in business by putting disability on the leadership agenda.
Not all disability are visible. This narrow view excludes millions with less visible or non-physical disabilities, even in inclusive environments.
Inclusion isn't about making everyone the same. It’s about valuing difference. Workplaces thrive when every shape of ability is seen as a contribution.
I designed a shape-based visual system to express disability’s diversity: abstract, layered, and always evolving.
Each shape reflects a different perspective; together, they form a richer whole.
The system was applied to SYNC25 summit branding in Tokyo, from custom furniture to tactile graphics, turning inclusion into something both seen and felt.
One of the key metaphors in my project is the circle: a circle might lose half of itself and become a semi-circle, but through connection and addition, it transforms into something even more beautiful. This represents how differences, when embraced, create strength and enrich workplaces, highlighting the value of every unique contribution.
Furniture designed using Adobe Firefly, inspired by my custom shapes.
Unifying the furniture with these shapes can create a more cohesive and consistent branding experience.