Kel Smith

Kel Smith is a speaker, author, instructor, and practitioner with 20+ years' experience in the design and technology sectors. His articles have appeared in SAGE World Future Review , Universal Access in the Information Society , International Journal of E-Politics , UX Magazine , and The Practical Lawyer , among others. He launched Aisle Won, a nutrition support app that connects low-income populations with sources of accessible and affordable locally grown food. Smith regularly presents on...See more

Kel Smith is a speaker, author, instructor, and practitioner with 20+ years' experience in the design and technology sectors. His articles have appeared in SAGE World Future Review , Universal Access in the Information Society , International Journal of E-Politics , UX Magazine , and The Practical Lawyer , among others. He launched Aisle Won, a nutrition support app that connects low-income populations with sources of accessible and affordable locally grown food. Smith regularly presents on digital accessibility and social innovation, including for the Centre for Health Literacy, the Royal National Institute of the Blind, the Art Institute of Chicago, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and Stanford University, and has featured on CBC Radio and the BBC. He sits on the board of Inglis Foundation, the Philadelphia region's largest provider of accessible health services, and served as Vice Chair of the Philadelphia chapter of ACM/SIG-CHI. He is an adjunct lecturer at Rutgers University, teaching courses on digital design and the social impact of inclusive innovation. See less