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Someone I know recently created an app concept around accessibility and asked me to help with the visual side. The more we discussed it, the more I noticed how closely design, technology, and social thinking were connected. I’d love some recommendations for independent projects where these elements work together rather than staying separate.
Someone in my family recently had to work through a custody dispute, and it made me wonder about the basic standard courts use. If both parents are capable and involved, why shouldn't 50/50 custody be the presumption? Judges could still adjust the schedule when circumstances genuinely make equal time unsuitable.
I saw this come up after someone in my family went through a custody dispute. Both parents were active and capable, yet the discussion quickly became about who should get more time. I found this Law Times piece on Bill C-560 useful: presumption of equal shared parenting . It gives some context on the debate. I’m curious whether starting from 50/50 could reduce conflict while still allowing exceptions when needed.
I ran into a similar situation when I helped a friend rethink the interface for a community app. At first we treated accessibility as a checklist, but after talking to actual users, it became clear that technology, visual choices, and social context all shaped the experience. That sent me looking for independent work that crosses those boundaries. One resource I found interesting is Scott G. Paterson’s design portfolio - it’s worth browsing for ideas where design and technology connect with bigger human questions.