Did you know that one in every eight people are neurodivergent? Around 50% of them don’t even know about it. Neurodivergents tend to be high energy, out of the box thinkers and bold problem solvers, but when it comes to working in the typical modern workplace the challenges arise.
The main problem these days is distractions, having immediate entertainment one click away, makes it even harder to focus and complete tasks effectively. Distractions lead to a loss of productivity, taking double the time it takes non neurodivergent people to complete activities.
To mitigate distractions, we should not only improve graphic tools for learning performance, but also spaces that empower people to concentrate and focus. Spaces with controlled sensory stimulation, where every user can decide the amount of stimulation in need, we need to remember that for some it’s easier to focus while having multisensory inputs as for others is way more challenging, giving the users the ability to choose will encourage them to find focus easier.
Another important aspect in creating spaces for neurodivergent users is the wayfinding systems. Environments, digital and analog, need to make sense. Having easier and more intuitive ways of mapping areas or browse through a digital space, makes helps the user complete tasks in an easier and more successful way.
