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WHAT COLOUR BLIND DESIGNERS CAN TEACH US ABOUT SEEING DIFFERENTLY: THE HIDDEN ADVANTAGE

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Colour blindness, often seen as a design limitation, can enhance focus on essentials like structure, contrast, and usability. Throughout history and across fields like science, military, and art, those who perceive differently have uncovered insights others overlook. Designing from the perspective of outliers, rather than the assumed “average” user, leads to more inclusive and effective solutions for all.