Why you should take your makeup advice from a blind woman | Molly Burke | TEDxKlagenfurt
Why should a blind woman love makeup, and what does that teach us about inclusive design? In this honest, funny, and insightful talk, content creator and accessibility advocate Molly Burke shares her journey through a visual industry that too often forgets those who can’t see it. From scent-coded lipsticks to tactile shampoo bottles, she shows how universal design isn’t just good for disabled people - it's good for business and for everyone. With sharp insight and wonderful humor, Molly Burke makes the case that inclusion isn’t inspiration, it’s innovation. And if brands want to stay relevant, they need to start designing as if everyone counts.Molly Burke is a motivational speaker, disability advocate, author, digital creator and changemaker redefining what it means to be seen. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at four, she lost most of her vision by 14 but gained purpose. Today, she’s a bestselling author, speaker, model, and digital pioneer with 5M+ followers, known for her honesty, humor, and unfiltered insight. From the UN in NYC to L.A. Fashion Week, from Audible originals to beauty campaigns with Dove, Aerie, and Google, Molly blends advocacy with art. She’s the first blind content creator to pass 1M followers and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Her memoir UNSEEN explores what it means to be truly visible in a world that often overlooks difference.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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