Inclusive Design
Inclusive design products are those that serve people with a wide range of abilities and ages. These products are mass-produced and often cheaper than having to order, wait, and pay for specialized products.
What Is Inclusive Design?
“The design of mainstream products and/or services that are accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible … without the need for special adaptation or specialised design.”—The British Standards Institute, 2005
Examples of Inclusive Design
- Kitchen utensils with thicker handles coated in non-slip material
- Accessibility features included on computers and mobile devices
- Websites that allow for font size variation or inverted colors
- “Easy turn” medication bottles
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In the AT Lab
A variety of inclusive design products are featured in the AT Lab and throughout the Seven Corners building.
Feel free to drop in during Open Lab hours to see and discuss, or schedule a personalized Consultation.
2-minute video
Take a brief tour of some of the Universal Design features in the Seven Corners building.