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Designing Inclusion with Unicorn Soda

Designing Inclusion How Unicorn Soda Brings Games to Life for Everyone

In this episode of the Penny Forward Podcast, Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner welcome the Herb family — Sarah, Stevie, and 11 year old Maeve — the founders of Unicorn Soda Design Studios. The family’s mission is simple yet powerful to make games and educational tools accessible and fun for everyone.

Maeve’s blindness inspired a new path for the family shifting from Stevie’s career as a professional chef to designing 3D printed adaptive games. Together they discuss parenting approaches that promote autonomy, the creative process behind inclusive design, and why sensory rich materials matter for learning and play.

Maeve shares her favorite creations like Lucky Ducks and the Braille Race Game, while her parents reflect on collaborating with teachers and the National Federation of the Blind’s BELL program. Their work blends family, creativity, and advocacy inspiring others to see accessibility as a spark for innovation.

Guest Organization

Unicorn Soda Design Studios
🌐 unicornsodadesignstudios.com

Show Partner

Penny Forward — Accessible financial education for the blind community
🌐 pennyforward.com

Aftersight — Podcast Network Partner
📞 (720) 712 8856
📧 feedback@aftersight.org

Credits

Hosts: Chris Peterson and Liz Bottner
Guests: Stevie, Sarah, and Maeve Herb
Producer: Jonathan Price, Aftersight
Music: André Louis
Presented by: Penny Forward
Sponsors: Wells Fargo, Thrivent, NASDAQ Foundation
Partners: APH Connect Center, World Services for the Blind, Computers for the Blind

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