Universal design

Definition of universal degin

                  The term universal design was first coined by architect Ronald. L. mace. Universal design refers to the broad spectrum of ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environment that are inherently accessible to all. 

 Principles of universal design 

               The main aim of the principles of universal design is to promote the products, and environment that is  accessible to all over the world. The people with disability should have equal participation in the society where people without disability survives. Now we can see the seven major principles of universal design they are as follows : 

• Equitable in use 
• Flexibility in use 
• Simple and intuitive 
• Perceptible information 
• Tolerance for error
• Low physical effort
• Size and space for approach and use

These are the principles of universal design. And it also mainly focuses on equity rather than equality. Because when equity is implemented the people with and without disabilty and survive in the same place easily. Here the below picture shows the difference between Equality and equity. 

Universal design mainly focus on the design for all concept.Universal design is aslo being applied to the; 

1. Design of technology 
2. Instruction and services
3. Other products and environment

Universal design emerged from slightly earlier barrier free concept, the boarder accessible movement and adaptive and assistive technology and also seeks to bend Astechetics into these core considerations.