Soft Source
Soft Source is a growing directory of sustainable materials, plant‑based products, and gentle home interiors designed for people with sensitivities, disabilities, and sensory differences. It brings together research, lived experience, and slow, careful testing to help people create environments that feel safe, soothing, and accessible.
This project began from my own need for materials that didn’t overwhelm my skin, senses, or nervous system. Living with a fluctuating neurological condition and sensory processing differences means that many everyday products, fabrics, finishes, scents, detergents, even lighting, can be uncomfortable or triggering. Over time, I started gathering alternatives: natural fibres, low‑toxicity paints, plant‑based balms, fragrance‑free cleaning options, and materials that support emotional and sensory wellbeing.
Soft Source is the result of ongoing research, and is a space where I document my learning, by sharing accessible alternatives. and exploring how sustainable design can support people with a disability and various sensitivities.. Each entry is shaped by care, transparency, and lived experiences. I’m not aiming for perfection or completeness, just honest, practical guidance for people who want their homes and materials to feel kinder.
Soft Source will grow slowly, and my hope is that it will become a quiet, trustworthy resource for anyone seeking comfort, sustainability, and emotional fit in the spaces they live and create in.