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A colorful Barbie dollhouse with two stories and multiple rooms, decorated in pink, blue, and purple tones. One Barbie doll is standing on the balcony upstairs, while another Barbie doll in a wheelchair is positioned outside the front door on the ground level. The rooms are furnished with miniature furniture, including a couch, desk, chairs, dining table, bed, and decorative items like plants and framed pictures. The house is set outdoors with greenery and flowers in the background.
Inclusion / Representation

Designing for everyone: What Mattel learned from Barbie, Becky and the built environment

I’m no Barbie expert. I grew up in the ’90s, so I saw the dolls everywhere. And in 2023—like millions—I watched Greta Gerwig turn this iconic toy into a film phenomenon and social commentary. Until last month, however,...

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