Microsoft Surface Adaptive Kit

A team of designers and engineers at Microsoft teamed up with Open Style Lab in a virtual Inclusive Design Sprint to engage directly with people with disabilities to create a Surface Adaptive Kit.

• Analyse existing products and identify adaptation or “hacking” opportunities
• Identify a potential “hero product”
• Material exploration and early-stage prototyping
• Testing for budget alignment and commercial viability
• User testing sessions with focus groups
• Synthesis of feedback into clear, actionable design guidance