Research and Innovation

Future of Transport

We are committed to shaping the future of transport and mobility in Ireland through inclusive design and innovation.

At the heart of this work is collaboration, bringing together academia, government, industry and people with disabilities to create more accessible and inclusive transport systems for everyone.

Group of people and access ambassadors standing beside the Expressway coach.

Education

We support the next generation of built environment professionals, planners, researchers and innovators in creating a more inclusive and accessible world.

We work with colleges and universities to promote accessibility and inclusion through study visits, project collaboration and practical learning opportunities. Students gain insight into the barriers that can exist across transport and the built environment and are encouraged to explore how design and innovation can contribute to positive change.

We welcome collaboration with students and researchers working on projects related to transport accessibility and the built environment. The Centre can be used as a testbed for projects and as a space to gather feedback from people with lived experience.

Two students sitting beside an access ambassador asking questions.

User Testing & Co-Design

Meaningful engagement with people with disabilities is essential to creating solutions that are accessible and effective. User testing and co-design help organisations ensure that products, services and infrastructure are informed by the people who will use them.

The Wayfinding Centre facilitates user testing and co-design activities, enabling organisations to gather feedback, validate ideas and identify opportunities for improvement. Activities can include focus groups, interviews, workshops and usability testing.

As a living lab for innovation, The Wayfinding Centre provides a unique environment where organisations can trial concepts, test prototypes and engage directly with people with lived experience in an accessible setting.


If you are interested in collaborating on research, student engagement opportunities, or user testing and co-design activities, please complete the Inclusive Design Enquiry Form.