Guidelines and Principles

UNIVERSAL DESIGN & UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

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Universal design is defined as the design of products and environments, to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without need for adaptation or specialized design. The intent of universal design Is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and disabilities.

The Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State

http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

Universal Design

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Universal Design Principles

1. Equitable use2. Flexibility of use3. Simple and intuitive use4. Perceptible information5. Tolerance for error6. Low Physical Effort7. Size and space for approach and use

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The 7 Principles of UD

Equitable UseThe design is useful and marketable to people

with diverse abilitiesFlexibility in UseThe design accommodates a wide range

of individual preferences & abilitiesSimple and Intuitive UseUse of the design is easy to understand,

regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills or current concentration level

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The 7 Principles of UD

Perceptible InformationDesign communicates necessary information

effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions of the user’s sensory abilities

Tolerance for ErrorDesign minimizes hazards and the adverse

consequences of accidentl or unintended actions

Low Physical EffortDesign can be used efficiently and comfortably and

with a minimum of fatigueSize and Space for Approach and Use

Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture or mobility

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