Engaging Through the Senses

Sarah Williams (Inclusive Designer)

The Design Team at the Sensory Trust have been looking at ways of creating links with a variety of organisations, in order to work on new and exciting initiatives, in order to create richer, accessible experiences in the outdoor environment.

The Team aims to establish ways of working collaboratively with communities and individuals, who are unable to access green space due to physical and social barriers, and lack of available, appropriate information. Our goal is to ensure that green environments meet the needs of communities, through developing links with the healthcare sector, arts organisations, research bodies and user groups.

An example of our current work is being created in collaboration with the fashion designer, Professor Helen Storey. This environment looks at how the senses can motivate us to learn, explore and engage in our surroundings, allowing us to wonder at our capabilities and achievements, and become more aware of ourselves and our natural surroundings.

Equally exciting are the possibilities we are exploring in the Health Sector. Working with Sensory Integration Consultants, we are exploring methods of creating specific therapeutic ‘green’ environments, where people can re-engage in play, and use nature as a primary means of expression and ultimately, as a positive environment for healing and well-being.

We are also working closely with the Eden Project’s designer-makers on exhibit design. The aim is to give all visitors to Eden, young and old, a richer experience, which engages more of the senses, thus allowing people to touch, smell and feel their way around Eden!

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