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The surprising design lessons from public toilets - Gail Ramster, Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design
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Why are public toilets one of the biggest design challenges in our cities? In this episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, we speak with researcher Gail Ramster to explore why one of the most overlooked spaces can teach us so much about the way we design for everyone.
Drawing on years of research into public toilets and the public realm, Gail explains how everyday journeys are shaped by confidence, dignity and independence, and why designing for these seemingly ordinary experiences creates better places for everyone.
From wayfinding and public space to policy, behaviour and the future of our cities, this is a fascinating conversation about the hidden design decisions that shape how we experience the world around us.
View the Toilet Map: https://www.toiletmap.org.uk/