REI’s New Size Inclusive Standards Challenge Who Belongs Outdoors

Outdoor retail giant REI Co-op has announced an expansion of its inclusive design standards across more than 1000 brand partnerships.
Fast Company

Empathy isn’t enough. Why inclusive design principles unlock what leaders need

As an advisor to Fortune 100 companies, I’ve witnessed first-hand how inclusive design leads to products, services, and innovations that better serve our customers and clients. When it comes to ...

How ‘Inclusive AI’ Design Can Combat Hiring Bias And Reduce Legal Risk

A 2026 study designed an "inclusive AI" hiring tool that was trained on DEI principles to effectively reduce the replication ...
CNN

REI Co-op’s Active Pursuits line of gender-neutral outdoor apparel is here

No matter your interests, background or identity, the outdoors is open to all. But when it comes to outdoor gear and apparel, the industry has traditionally designed products with a narrow lens of ...
Inside Higher Ed

Creating a More Gender-Inclusive Campus

Reflecting on the existential challenge of being transgender, Jamie MaKinster offers suggestions for inclusive campus policies and practices around gendered language. Being transgender, especially at ...