assistivedesigner
nounUK /əˈsɪstɪv dɪˈzaɪnə/
US /əˈsɪstɪv dɪˈzaɪnər/
A person who makes things easier for people with disabilities to use.
The assistive designer created a phone app that reads text aloud for blind users.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A professional who adapts everyday products so people with different abilities can use them.
As an assistive designer, she redesigned the kitchen tools for people with weak grip strength.
3. Someone who plans and builds tools that help people with disabilities live more independently.
The assistive designer worked with therapists to build a wheelchair-friendly desk.
4. A creator who focuses on making digital interfaces usable for everyone, including people with sensory or motor challenges.
The assistive designer added voice controls and large buttons to the banking website.