Author: Petrus Raymond
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Inclusion: The Missing Ingredient
In the film Ratatouille, Chef Gusteau would tell all that visited his restaurant that anyone can cook. He inspired the rat in the film, who went on to make masterpieces, and real life brand Maggi believed the same. Known for noodles, soups, and seasonings, the Swiss brand’s products are used in kitchens all over the…
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Learn and Lego
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. These are the Three R’s of Education, even though only one word actually begins with the letter R. But now Lego have stepped in to change things for the blind community and people with low vision, with the Three B’s. Braille Building Bricks. The Danish toy brand developed bricks with the help…
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Alt Text, Where You @?
Threads, Mark Zuckerberg’s newest social media platform, arrived on July 5th. Gaining 100 million users in the first five days, it quickly tried to position itself as the successor to Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. Most things that Meta have come up with build on existing ideas, and in this case there was…
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Barbie and her journey of diversity
Ruth Handler wasn’t a homely woman, raising her babies and doing the housework. She was out co-founding a business with her husband that would later take the world by storm. That business was Mattel, started in 1945 and now an international toy enterprise. Ruth never played with dolls herself, but she knew her market. Returning…
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Webs of Representation: The Rise of Spider-Verse’s Wheelchair-Using Hero from Fan-Art to Film
Spider-Verse’s wheelchair-using hero is a remarkable character who has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. This article tells the inspiring story of how this hero evolved from fan art to becoming a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment. Join us on this incredible journey as we explore the diverse representation and the impact of Spider-Verse in…