Universal Ch. 1

What is accessible design?

Products and environments are designed and constructed so that people with disabilities may use and access them

What is removed to allow users with accessibility needs to access them?

barriers

Who is accessibility geared towards?

Those with disabilities

What is an example of an accessible design?

Raised garden bed with wheelchair access

What is lifespan/transgenerational design?

Making products and environments compatible for physical and sensory limitations that may restrict major life activities

Lifespan/Transgenerational products and environments accommodate which age group?

People of all ages

What is an example of lifespan/transgenerational design?

Undercounter drawer refrigerator where a child and elderly could access it

What is designing for all mean?

Designing so that products, environments, and services could be used by many people without need for adaption

• Which also means making it intuitive from that start!!! Don’t make it seem like an afterthought

What does “designing for all” include?

• human diversity

• social inclusion

• equality

What is the original definition of universal design?

The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the indeed for adaption or specialized design

What is the revised definition of universal design?

Devices, environments, systems, and processes which are usable by people with the widest possible range of abilities, operating within the widest possible range of situations

What does universal design try to acknowledge?

Designing with as many users in mind as possible

What is the definition of inclusive design from the British Standard Institute?

The design of mainstream products and/or services that are accessible and usable by people with the widest range of abilities within the widest range of situations without the needs for special adaptation for specialized design.

What is the definition of inclusive design from the English Partnership?

A way of designing products and environments so that they are usable and appealing to everyone regardless of age, ability, or circumstance by working with users to remove barriers in the social, technical, political and economic processes underpinning building and design.

What is the definition of inclusive design from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment?

The process by which places are planned, designed and built, managed and used, with people like us in mind. It creates places which we can all use with ease and dignity and where we have a sense of belonging

What is the difference between universal and inclusive when looking at a building creating the entrance outside the building?

• Universal would have the entrance with 1 ramp and stairs on each side

• Inclusive would have the entrance with 2 ramps on each side to allow them to enter on both sides

What are the 7 principles of universal design?

1. Equitable Use

2. Flexibility in Use

3. Simple and Intuitive Use

4. Perceptible Information

5. Tolerance of Error

6. Low Physical Effort

7. Size and Space for Approach Use

What is equitable use as a principal of universal design?

the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities

What is flexibility in use as a principal of universal design?

accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities

What is simple and intuitive as a principal of universal design?

use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level

What is perceptible information as a principal of universal design?

the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities

What is tolerance for error as a principal of universal design?

the design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions

What is low physical effort as a principal of universal design?

the design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue

What is size and space for approach as a principal of universal design?

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

What are the 5 Principles of Design?

1. People

2. Diversity

3. Choice

4. Flexibility

5. Convenience

What is the significance of “people” in relation to the 5 Principles of Design?

• Place people at the heart of the design process.

  • People that you are wanting to reach through your design involved in the process.

What is the significance of “diversity” in relation to the 5 Principles of Design?

• Acknowledge diversity and difference.

  • Age, ability, limitation, culture, etc.

What is the significance of “choice” in relation to the 5 Principles of Design?

• Offer choices where a single design solution cannot accommodate all users.

  • One product cannot meet everyone’s needs. 

EX. multiple sizes of seating for multiple sizes of people

What is the significance of “flexibility” in relation to the 5 Principles of Design?

• Provides for flexibility in use.

  • Products and environments that can adapt/change based on the current user

What is the significance of “convenience” in relation to the 5 Principles of Design?

• Design buildings and environments that are convenient and enjoyable to use for everyone.

  • A “catch-all” for items such as accessibility, visuals, and general ease of use

  • (catch-all catches as many people into this category)

Universal focuses on _____________ while inclusive focuses on _______________.

Universal focuses on usability while inclusive focuses on the design process.

What are the inclusive design criteria terms?

• Responsive

• Adaptable

• Accessible

• Secure

What is involved in the “responsive” criteria term?

• The needs and wants of all involved

  • People involved from pre-design through occupancy (architects, contractors, engineers, surveyors, installers, etc.)

  • Daily user's needs (may be specific for the present but should be thought of for the future as well)

  • Invisible accessibility (should not draw attention to a disability)

What is involved in the “adaptable” criteria term?

• Relates to diversity and differences

  • Differences in people (age, ability, ethnicity)

  • Easy to use and understand, flexible, convenient, enjoyable

  • Providing options

What is involved in the “accessible” criteria term?

• Relates to the ADA and ADAAG 

  • EX. Outlet heights, Step free entrances

What is involved in the “secure” criteria term?

• Relates to health, safety, and welfare

  • Physical health, ergonomics, indoor air quality, security 

  • Physiological health, security and safety

    • EX. non slip floors, non glare, fire rated materials and finishes