Crown Paints has unveiled a specialist training programme to help architects and designers consider neuroinclusive principles more confidently within their practices
The launch of a neuroinclusive training programme is a direct response to findings from the Designing for Neurodiversity report, which revealed a significant knowledge gap across the professions.
Jemma Saunders, colour consultant at Crown Paints, stated: “Our research revealed designers want to create more accessible spaces but need practical support to make it happen.
“This programme brings together useful frameworks, prompts and expertise to help professionals consider neuroinclusive design more confidently in their everyday work.”
79% of practices unprepared for neurodivergent needs
The research found that while 62% of architects now see neurodiversity specified in project briefs, 79% of practices lack the expertise to design for neurodivergent needs.
The programme is designed to give professionals practical knowledge, useful prompts and greater confidence to factor neuroinclusive thinking into design decisions across their work.
Championing neuroinclusive training for better environments
The programme forms the next phase of Crown Paints’ Designing for Neurodiversity campaign and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to helping shape more accessible environments through research, collaboration and education.
Led by neuroinclusive design specialist Dr Katie Gaudion alongside Crown Paints’ expert consultants, the training explores how sensory considerations, inclusive design principles and colour specification can support more considered environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Participants will take part in hands-on co-design activities and collaborative tasks to gain a practical understanding of sensory needs. They will learn how to apply these insights directly to live projects and real design choices, moving beyond standard, one-size-fits-all approaches to create spaces that work for everyone.
Dr Katie Gaudion explained: “Designing for neurodiversity requires understanding how different people experience built environments and creating spaces that respond to that diversity. There’s no single formula, but principles and sensory considerations can be applied reliably.
“This training bridges the gap between research and real-world practice, helping designers make neuroinclusive thinking genuinely achievable across their profession.”
Saunders concluded: “By working with Dr Katie Gaudion and our consultants, we’re bringing together research-backed insight and specification expertise. The goal is to give architects and designers greater confidence to ask the right questions and build neuroinclusive thinking into their practice.”
