Design for all
The seven principles of Universal Design
The universal design does not deal with the minimum accessibility requirements in buildings and services. The Principles are next
steps to go beyond minimum requirements that are set by governments and to provide performance criteria to designing for most of the people "The Principles invite creative design, not minimum compliance".
1. Equitable Use Provide the same means of use for
all users: avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users.
2. Flexibility in Use The design accommodates a wide
range of individual preferences and abilities. Provide choice in methods of use.
3. Simple and Intuitive Use Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
4. Perceptible Information Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings
5. Tolerance for Error The design minimizes hazards and
the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
6. Low Physical Effort The design can be used efficiently
and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
7. Size and Space for Ease of Use Appropriate size
and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
steps to go beyond minimum requirements that are set by governments and to provide performance criteria to designing for most of the people "The Principles invite creative design, not minimum compliance".
1. Equitable Use Provide the same means of use for
all users: avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users.
2. Flexibility in Use The design accommodates a wide
range of individual preferences and abilities. Provide choice in methods of use.
3. Simple and Intuitive Use Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
4. Perceptible Information Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings
5. Tolerance for Error The design minimizes hazards and
the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
6. Low Physical Effort The design can be used efficiently
and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
7. Size and Space for Ease of Use Appropriate size
and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
 Read the Handbook on Inclusive Design Methdology produced by the EU Telematics project Include |  Brief introduction about Universal Design by Adaptive Environment Center | Europe IST Brief introduction to of EuropeanCommission |
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