Cartersville, GA — February 2026 —Shaw Contract has launched Design for All, a new continuing education course created to help architecture and design professionals better understand how inclusive, purpose‑driven design can support collective well‑being across commercial environments.

What is Design for All?

Design for All is a 1.0 IDCEC / 1 LU and 1 AIA LU (General) accredited CEU that explores how design decisions influence human health, social connection, learning, and environmental responsibility.

What does the course cover?

Through five interconnected lenses — Wellbeing, Connection, Learning, Experience, and Thriving — the course examines how shared spaces can foster belonging, resilience, and regeneration. Participants are guided through cultural shifts, emerging values, and evolving design drivers that shape how spaces are created and experienced today.

Developed through Shaw Contract’s internal research and design process, Design for All reflects more than a year of cross‑disciplinary exploration by the brand’s design research, development, and creative teams. 

“We begin by studying broad cultural trends, emerging sentiments, and societal drivers,” said Reesie Duncan, Vice President of Global Design at Shaw Contract. “From there, we identify themes that clearly communicate a larger story. The five lenses in Design for All naturally emerged as a way to connect research, design, and human experience into a single, practical framework.”

Practical Insight for Real‑World Application

Design for All provides designers with actionable insights they can apply across commercial interiors, including:

• Emerging color directions that support inclusive environments
• Long‑term environmental implications of design decisions
• Material and color applications that encourage representation and belonging
• Responsible design practices that consider both people and planet

The course emphasizes the role of design in shaping environments that are not only functional, but also supportive of emotional, social, and environmental well‑being.

“Design for All reinforces our belief that space has a powerful impact on how people feel, connect, and thrive,” said Frances Phillips, Senior Marketing Manager, Content at Shaw Contract. “This CEU is designed to give designers thoughtful frameworks they can use immediately to create spaces that feel more inclusive, intentional, and supportive.”

Course Availability

Design for All is available to architecture and design professionals through Shaw Contract’s education platform and can be delivered as either a live presentation or a virtual session.

To learn more or schedule a CEU session, visit Shaw Contract’s CEU library or contact your local Shaw Contract representative.