The limits of inclusive design in the current design practice

This contribution analyses the practical limits that prevent inclusive design from becoming routine. It draws attention to motivations, industry barriers and the information available to clients and designers. Its EDI value lies in recognising that exclusion is produced not only by design skill but also by commissioning, organisational priorities and market assumptions. Designers may understand inclusive methods yet lack authority, time or client support to use them. This matters because EDI interventions focused only on individual awareness cannot address structural barriers in procurement and decision-making. The chapter supports a broader view of design responsibility and suggests that accessible knowledge must reach the actors who define briefs, budgets and success criteria. It is useful for planning organisational change as well as design education.