ORIGIN
Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people,to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
The concept of Universal Design is attributed to the respect to differences among individual users, regardless of physique, gender, age or physical strength. It aims at creating things to suit every users. The spirit of Universal Design lies on the observation of inconvenience and hindrance, and then refines or eliminates it accordingly. Ron Mace
There are plenty of inconvenience things in our daily life, such as right-handed scissors handle for lefty, over-height dining chair for children, small print not readable by elders, unfriendly-interface electronics, misleading signage and narrow aisle design to accommodate wheelchairs...etc. Designers shall imagine when being children or elders, what would be the requirements to deal with these situations. This should lead to an extent of possibilities in Universal Design.
Therefore Universal Design means to take a fresh look at things we take for granted, and further re-make things to be used with ease. The principles of Universal Design we apply are:
Equitable Use Flexibility in Use
Simple and Intuitive Use
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort
Size and Space for Approach and Use
Durable and Economic
Quality and Delicacy
harm-free to people and environment
Based upon the principles above, Taiwan Universal Design Limited dedicates to designing, developing, agency and marketing of universal design products. Our open-minded vision aims at providing users advanced design service and the products which are understandable, ease of use, fun and fascinating.