UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Assignment 2.3

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

eature=

relmfu

Burgstahler, Sheryl, PH.D. "Universal Design:

Process, Principles, and Applications." Universal

Design: Process, Principles, and Applications. N.p.,

n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2014.