Actually Quote by Warwick Davis
“I've found that it's actually more of a disability to be tall than short. I have no problem fitting into plane toilets etc, and the adaptations made for wheelchair users - such as the lowering of bank machines - work for me as well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Big Talk Podcast, 2022
Being tall can present practical challenges similar to those faced by people with disabilities, highlighting how societal design often overlooks tall individuals.
In simple terms: Tall people face design issues like short people.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive design for all heights.
Themes
accessibility
design
body diversity
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
observational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- public restrooms
- transport
- bank machines
- office furniture
Key Concepts
ergonomics
social inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we redesign everyday spaces for height diversity?
- What other groups are overlooked in design?
A Different Perspective
Design often focuses on average size, neglecting extremes.
![“While we were working, we were writing about a tall girl and a short girl, which we thought was funny, because Alison's [McGhee] tall and I'm short.” quote by Kate DiCamillo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a8/kate-dicamillo-599_girl_while-we-were-working-we-were-writing-ab_2059664.jpg)
