Accessible Numbers
Accessible Numbers
Podcast Description
From banking apps to yoga classes, every service includes numbers in some way. But half of UK adults need help with numbers (National Numeracy).
This is a show about designing services for people with dyscalculia and maths anxiety.
I speak to researchers, designers, accessibility specialists and data scientists about presenting numbers clearly in services.
Season 1 is out now. Episodes released every 2 weeks.
I'm Laura, a content designer with dyscalculia. Join my campaign for accessible numbers (accessiblenumbers.com) and follow me on LinkedIn and Bluesky @accessiblenumbers.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as financial inclusion, trauma-informed design, and intersectionality in service design, highlighted by specific episodes like discussions on the psychological impact of poverty and practical strategies for trauma-informed approach in content creation.
From banking apps to yoga classes, every service includes numbers in some way. But half of UK adults need help with numbers (National Numeracy).
This is a show about designing services for people with dyscalculia and maths anxiety.
I speak to researchers, designers, accessibility specialists and data scientists about presenting numbers clearly in services.
Season 1 is out now. Episodes released every 2 weeks.
I’m Laura, a content designer with dyscalculia. Join my campaign for accessible numbers (accessiblenumbers.com) and follow me on LinkedIn and Bluesky @accessiblenumbers.
Understand the complex world of debt, poverty, and mental health with money advisor, Colin Trend.
With over 30 years of experience, Colin shares his insights on designing services for people struggling with money, the impact of harmful design patterns, and the importance of understanding the user’s perspective.
This episode includes real-life stories of the people Colin has helped over the years.
Whether you’re a designer, a financial advisor, or someone interested in social justice, this episode offers valuable lessons on making financial services more accessible.
01:34: Colin’s relationship with numbers
05:02: Working in money and debt advice
07:21: Social injustices and financial vulnerability
11:16: Mental health and financial struggles
14:09: Designing accessible financial services
19:04: Real life stories and challenges
24:10: Innovations in financial services
30:28: Final thoughts and more stories
Follow Colin on LinkedIn. Bio and transcripts available at accessiblenumbers.com/debt-financial-vulnerability
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