universal design
yoo-nih-VUR-sul dih-ZYN
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl dɪˈzaɪnListen
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a design philosophy and methodology that aims to create environments, products, and communications usable by all people regardless of age, ability, size, or disability, to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptation or specialised design; developed by architect Ron Mace at North Carolina State University, universal design's seven principles include equitable use, flexibility in use, simple and intuitive use, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and size and space for approach and use; distinct from accessible design, which retrofits for disability, universal design integrates inclusivity from the outset as a creative and commercial advantage
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