Most products in this world are designed, around the 50th percentile male, a build that the majority of the human race doesn't match. This lack of inclusive design can lead to serious injuries, for example, if you are not the size of a 50th percentile male and are in a car crash you are 70% more likely to endure a fatal injury in said crash. This statistic blew me away, how in the world of design and technology can we not produce a more inclusive experience for all user types?

Kaitlyn touched on her work in Jordan, where she helped refugees affected by the Syrian crisis. The project used 3D printing technology to produce low-cost prosthetic limbs that were designed specifically for one user. Designing a prosthetic is one thing you can't put 50% effort into as for it to be considered a success the user needs to accept it as an extension of their body, requiring a perfect fit. A typical prosthetic is expensive and beige as they are designed for westerners, they aim to try to hide disability. The project Kaitlyn worked on designed for the user's needs and wants, it allowed them to put whatever they wanted on their new limb. One example given was a 6-year-old Syrian boy, who instead of getting a limb that hid his disability, got a Ben 10 themed one that made him feel like a superhero. 

I can understand why large companies design for the 50th percentile male as it works for most amount of people, however, as designers I think we have a reasonability to design for people with a disability.