The Accessible by Design seminar was part of the School of Environment and Design’s (SED) broader push to make accessibility a core element of its academic and creative work; a commitment reflected across disciplines. In Fashion Design and Merchandising, students explored inclusive themes in Sinulid 2024, showcasing collections that addressed maternity wear, cultural identity, sustainability, and individuality. Interior Design students partnered with McDonald’s Philippines through the ReClassified initiative, transforming decommissioned furniture into modular classroom pieces that promote flexible, inclusive learning. Architecture students joined the 2025 Benilde Architecture and Design Innovation Prize (BADIP), proposing adaptive structures and inclusive urban solutions in response to climate realities. In Industrial Design, Kapwa (empathy, interconnectedness, and shared humanity) served as the guiding value in IDx 2025, a panel discussion where faculty and alumni explored how ethical, human-centered product design can respond to social and environmental challenges. These are just a few of the ways SED ensures that students stay grounded, connecting design theory with lived realities, and cultivating a practice rooted in empathy, relevance, and social responsibility.