Universal Design

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How Cabinetry Impacts Universal Design

When: July 11, 2023 | 12:00 PM

Presented by:
Karen Smith, Brand Communications Coordinator, Blum

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What You Will Learn

During this session, we will focus on Aging in Place and how Universal Design can be difficult and uncomfortable with to communicate with clients. 

Throughout this presentation, Karen Smith, will discuss the best ways to shift the conversation to stories of functionality. During the presentation, we will explore cabinet solutions for kitchens and other areas of the home that makes spaces easy-to-use for people of all ages and abilities.

During this session, you will:

  • Discover and review what happens to our bodies as we age.
  • Learn how to identify cabinet solutions relevant to universal design.
  • Explore cabinet technology and the capabilities available in today’s market.

Featured Presenter

Karen Smith – Blum

As Blum’s Brand Communication Coordinator, Karen Smith does a lot more than create press releases. She’s also responsible for some of Blum’s research topics, which work to help industry professionals look beyond traditional ways of designing cabinets. This includes sharing Blum’s ideas about how to squeeze every possible inch out of spaces and information about Blum’s AgeExplorer® suit. Blum uses this suit to ensure cabinets are usable by people of all ages and abilities. Not only is she passionate about sharing Blum’s ideas, she also has a history of graphic design and works closely with her team, continuing to find new ways to share Blum’s story.

Webinar Sponsor

Blum Inc.

The Blum name stands for quality, innovation and great customer service. We manufacture hardware that makes working in the kitchen easier. Each of our products has been designed carefully, with the customer experience in mind, and research to back them. We specialize in engineering and manufacturing concealed hinges, drawer systems and systems for lift-up doors. From our touch-to-open technology, to the soft-closing door or drawer, our hardware helps modernize the kitchen experience.

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