Good Fit Poor Fit Podcast
Exploring the interaction between people, design, and activity.
Good Fit Poor Fit is a podcast from The Universal Design Project, a nonprofit organization with a vision for every community across the United States to have a surplus of universally accessible homes. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the most popular podcast platforms.
047: COVID Long Haulers
How can universal design be used to support COVID long haulers? Tune into our newest episode to find out!
046: UD and Me: Sally Kiker
Allow us to introduce our newest student, Sally Kiker. She shares how she became interested in Universal Design!
045: UD and Me: Lauren Dexter
Meet our new student, Lauren Dexter and learn what she’s curious about in the world of Universal Design!
044: Invisible Universal Design
At its best, universal design is invisible! Listen for some examples of design that you may not even realize works for a wide variety of users!
043: UD and Me: Hannah Pugh
Hannah Pugh, OT and UX Designer tells us about how she became passionate about universal design of the user experience.
042: Cleaning
Universal design choices and tips to keep homes sparkly clean!
041: UD and Me: Bethany Hurd
Our architecture student, Bethany, drops by to share her “UD and Me” origin story!
040: Dishwashers
What style and placement choices make dishwashers most functional? We called on our Design Advisors to find out!
039: Weather the Weather – Climate Considerations
How can universal design play a part in weather-proofing your home? In this episode, we discuss climate considerations for designing and building universal residences.
038: UD and Me: Meaghan Walls
Meaghan Walls shares her UD and Me story about what inspired her to pursue the design of inclusive communities and spaces.
037: UD and Me: Tiffany Dill
In this episode, we learn about universal design features that really speak to our team member, Tiffany Dill!
036: Microwave Locations & More!
What works best for reheating those holiday leftovers? We asked our Design Advisors for tips about accessible and functional microwave features!
035: UD and Me: Scott Pruett
A chat with the Executive Director of the Universal Design Project about his favorite UD features.
034: Introducing: “UD and Me”
The first episode of our new mini-series about some of our favorite universal designs!
033: Brooke Thabit, Interior Designer
An interview with our 2019 intern about her work in healthcare interior design.
032: Grab Bars
From style to safety — an overview of grab bars and how to find the best fit for your home.
031: Designing for the Senses
An interview with Dr. Katie Hansen, OT, about considering sensory needs in design.
030: Interview with Danise Levine, Universal Design Champion
An interview with Danise Levine, Assistant Director of the IDEA Center at the University of Buffalo.
029: Welcome Home! Entrances and Entryways
Tips for designing and setting up a home entrance that is functional, safe, and germ-free!
028: Alerts and Alarms
An overview of alarms and alert systems for the Deaf and hard of hearing that can actually keep us all safe!
027: Happy 30th Anniversary to the ADA!
A discussion about the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. How far have we come? Where can we go next to make spaces equitably accessible?
026: Designing for Dementia
Rebecca Langbein joins in on the conversation to discuss unique design tips that benefit those with memory loss, yet are helpful for all.
025: What makes a bedroom comfortable and functional?
Learn why little details make a big difference in the design and layout of a bedroom.
024: COVID-19 is changing the way we interact & use our homes.
If communities can change how things are done with this virus, we can transform the approach to home design for families with and without disabilities.
023: A sink that moves? Take my money!
Our design advisors shared their feedback on a sink that is height adjustable and swings to different locations. Yet, is it universal?
022: The design of our homes profoundly affects our health.
“Your home should be the great equalizer – where your disability doesn’t matter.”
021: Finding a place for everything in the bathroom.
We discuss some uniquely universal ways to cut down on clutter plus keep things organized and accessible.
020: The tale of two kitchens in one!
Our design advisors weigh in on a kitchen design. Is it a good fit or a poor fit?
019: What do mock airline flights & demonstration homes have in common?
Experiential education! Deeper understanding is gained when people can practice tasks then apply lessons learned to their life.
018: “How does inaccessibility impact your health?”
“It was not until I actually gained more access in and out of the house that my health truly got better. My mental health went up and I felt more worth than I had felt before.” -James