HEAR ARE ALL HUMAN

Have you ever seen the optical illusion where circles are the same size but look different due to illusory effects? Just like those circles, we are different people with different characteristics and personalities, but in the end, we are all human and deserve to be treated equally.

What is Universal Design?

The basic idea of universal design is to improve environments by making products, buildings, urban environments, and social institutions accessible to all people, from young children to the elderly, regardless of physical or mental disabilities.

“Universal” can be interpreted as “for all.” Universal design refers to the concept of planning and designing products, buildings, and environments so that they are accessible to all people, regardless of disabilities, age, gender, nationality, or race.
Therefore, the ultimate goal of universal design is quite different from existing barrier-free design, as it promotes the idea that “everyone may experience a disability at some point in their lives.”
In other words, while barrier-free design is about providing an environment or product that addresses the barriers posed by the location and severity of a disability, universal design is more focused on holistic design that is inclusive to all, regardless of natural and artificial barriers.

Principles of Universal Design

1. 01

   Equitable Use

   • Provide the same method of use for all users.
   • Avoid isolating or criticizing any user on the same or equivalent basis whenever possible.
   • Apply regulations for privacy and safety equally to all users.
   • Make the design appealing to all users.
2. 02

   Flexibility in Use

   • Provide a choice for usage method.
   • Promote methods for left- and right-handed access and use.
   • Facilitate user accuracy and precision.
   • Keep pace with the user.
3. 03

   Simplem, Intuitive Use

   • Eliminate unnecessary complexity.
   • Align with user expectations and intuition.
   • Align with a wide range of character and language skills.
   • Organize information to match importance.
   • Provide substantive responses and reactions after a task is completed or while it is in progress.
4. 04

   Perceptible Information

   • Use a variety of modes (pictures, languages, textures, etc.) to ensure that essential information is sufficiently represented.
   • Provide essential information and appropriate comparisons with surrounding information.
   • Make essential information as accessible as possible.
     (E.g., make it easier to provide instructions or directions)
5. 05

   Tolerance for Error

   • Remove, isolate, and block dangerous elements.
   • Provide warnings about things that are dangerous or may cause mistakes.
   • Prepare for safety failures.
   • Prevent unconscious behavior in things that require attention.
   • Provide compatibility with various devices and technologies used by people with sensory disabilities.
6. 06

   Low Physical Effort

   • Help users maintain appropriate posture.
   • Use reasonable force for good operation.
   • Minimize repetitive operations.
   • Minimize operations that require sustained force.
7. 07

   Size and Space for Approach and Use

   • Ensure that important elements are clearly visible to both seated and standing users.
   • Make sure everything is within easy reach of both seated and standing users.
   • Consider variations in hand or handle size.
   • Provide adequate space to receive assistance from assistive devices or aides.