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Annie Jean Baptiste: Google's approach to inclusive design
Dec 8, 2020
Annie Jean Baptiste, Head of Product Inclusion at Google, discusses her book about inclusive design, the ABCs of Product Inclusion, hiring practices for inclusive teams, and strategies for building inclusivity into your own team.
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Quick takeaways
- Product inclusion should focus on 12 dimensions of diversity and consider intersectionality.
- Building inclusive products and services is not only ethically important but also provides significant business opportunities.
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The Role of Product Inclusion at Google
Annie Jean-Baptiste, the Head of Product Inclusion at Google, discusses the importance of product inclusion and bringing an inclusive lens to the entire product design process at Google. She emphasizes the need to build products for everyone and highlights key points in the design process where diverse voices need to be included. Annie also mentions the role of inclusion champions, who volunteer to support the product inclusion efforts. These champions help with inclusive product testing and participate in various phases of the design process, ensuring a more comprehensive and diverse perspective.
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