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UD
“the design of products and
environments to be usable by all
people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for
adaptation or specialized
design”
Placing a high value on diversity
and inclusiveness.
Ex: Counter accessibility: height
of the counters to accommodate
the elderly, disabled costumers.
PROCESS OF UD
1.Identify the application
2.Define the universe( costumers)/ Diverse characteristic
3.Involve consumers
4.Adopt Guidelines- Integrate new or existing UD
5.Apply Guidelines
6.Plan for accommodations- advanced technology
7.Train & Support
8.Evaluate- the application
Guidance in the design
of products &
environments.
UD PRINCIPLES
1.Equitable use- the design is useful
and marketable to diverse people.
2.Flexibility use- wide range of
individual preferences.
3.Simple & Intuitive
4.Perceptible info
5.Tolerance for error
6.Low Physical effort
7.Size and space for approach and
use.
APPLICATIONS OF UD
• Curriculum (school)
• Career Service offices
• Tutoring & Learning
center
• Museums
• Computer Labs
SOURCES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3ardmq0a0&f
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Burgstahler, Sheryl, PH.D. "Universal Design:
Process, Principles, and Applications." Universal
Design: Process, Principles, and Applications. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2014.