Workshop
Beyond the siren: Co-creating inclusive emergency evacuation systems
Friday 17 October, 14:00 - 17:00
Orkanen, STORM (A122), Nordenskiöldsgatan 10

Let’s co-create the future of emergency evacuation
Current evacuation systems are built around a “one-size-fits-all” approach, but emergencies don’t affect everyone the same way. We believe the best solutions come from collaboration – from people like you, who bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and fresh ideas.
Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll explore, sketch, and prototype inclusive solutions for real-world evacuation challenges.
What will we do?
Through role-playing, creative sketching, and guided discussions, we will
- share experiences – what’s your story? What worked (or didn’t) during a fire drill?
- walk in others’ shoes – use personas to explore challenges faced by people with different needs and abilities
- brainstorm tech solutions – imagine how apps, smartwatches, wearables or responsive building systems could guide people more effectively than sirens alone
- shape the future – your insights will feed directly into ongoing research at Malmö University on inclusive emergency communication
Who should join?
We’re calling on all students and staff at Malmö University – regardless of background or discipline. Whether you study design, technology, social sciences, education, or communication, your perspective is invaluable.
You don’t need technical expertise – just curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to imagine better systems.
Why participate?
Because your voice can help transform how people experience safety. You will
- contribute to real research with societal impact
- collaborate with an interdisciplinary community
- gain new insights into inclusive and human-centered design
- enjoy a fika while making a difference!
How to join
Spaces are limited – secure your spot today! Register by 15 October by emailing Yénika Castillo Muñoz.