In this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari sits down with Jessica Bantom Global Leader for Equity, Diversity and Belonging at DLR Group and author of Design for Identity.

They explore the intersection of design and equity, unpacking the difference between diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity and why equity is the outcome we’re striving for. Jessica shares how designers shape human experience, how identity shows up in physical spaces, and why asking better questions can transform the design process.

This conversation challenges us to think more intentionally about the spaces we create, the assumptions we make, and how expanding our awareness can lead to more inclusive, human-centered outcomes in design and beyond.