Universal DesignLaura MartiniStanford JPD 2011Universal Design is the design of all products and environments to be usable by people of all ages and abilities, to the greatest extent possible.Ronald L. Mace, Founder and program director of the Center for Universal Design, 1991ChallengeAssistive Design Universal DesignOXOSource: businessweek.comFor OXO, the principles of Universal Design mean a salad spinner that can be used with one hand; liquid measuring cups that can be read from above without bending over; a toilet brush that bends to reach out-of-the-way places; a backlit oven thermometer that can be read easily through the window of an oven door; kettles with whistle lids that open automatically when tipped to pour; and tools with pressure-absorbing, non-slip handles that make them more efficient.OXO websiteCurb CutsSource: bikecalgary.orgHousesSource: furniturestoreblog.comSource: traderscity.comMy FamilyMy SisterMy HouseMy DadMy MomChallengeSource: productwiki.comDrawersLaptopGardeningSource: www.dicts.infoGardeningSource: gardentenders.comSportsTalentsSource: dailymail.co.ukCurious to Know More?Center for Universal Design:http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/Cynthia Leibrock:http://www.agingbeautifully.org/bio.htmlQuestionsClockSource:
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