2. Human-Centered and Inclusive Design Principles

The practice of creating products and services that cater to the unique needs and preferences of a wide range of users, aiming for equality and inclusivity.

Understanding and addressing design biases that might exclude certain user groups.

Embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to gain a deeper understanding of user needs.

Creating solutions that prioritize elements essential for all users, benefiting the widest user base.

Designing while acknowledging and integrating diverse user perspectives, creating accessible and user-friendly solutions.

Creating designs specifically for a target group, without necessarily considering inclusive principles.

Designing with users to ensure accessibility and usability for diverse audiences.

A model that highlights the importance of recognizing and eliminating exclusionary practices in design.

An approach to design that aims to create products and services accessible and usable by the widest range of people, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

A visual representation of exclusion where an 'in' group is within a closed circle and an 'out' group remains outside, demonstrating the impact of design choices on inclusivity.

A principle of inclusive design that emphasizes the importance of being aware of biases and perspectives to identify and address instances of exclusion in design solutions.

A principle of inclusive design advocating for embracing diverse experiences and perspectives to gain insights and create solutions that cater to a wider audience.

A principle of inclusive design that suggests focusing on designing for a single individual with universal needs, thereby creating solutions beneficial to many.

A recurring pattern in design where exclusion can reappear during different stages of product or solution development.

A spectrum representing users across various attributes, acknowledging they exist on a continuum, not as fixed personas.

Assistive technology aims to help individuals with disabilities or limitations achieve more independence and inclusivity.

Software that reads on-screen text aloud, allowing visually impaired individuals to access digital content.

Devices that amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss, enhancing communication and listening.

The concept that design solutions created for a specific group of users can unintentionally benefit a broader audience.

Software that converts spoken words into text, enabling interaction with devices through voice commands.

Unconscious assumptions or preferences that can influence decision-making, often leading to design choices that exclude certain users.

The tendency for designers to create solutions based on their own abilities and experiences, potentially ignoring the needs of users with different abilities.

The process of understanding and addressing the needs of a diverse user base, ensuring that designs consider the needs of all users.

A design principle that emphasizes the importance of creating experiences that are accessible to users with different physical, cognitive, and technical abilities.

The practice of including multiple perspectives and voices in the design process, ensuring that a range of viewpoints are considered.

The process of evaluating designs with users to gather feedback and identify potential usability issues and accessibility problems.

The act of modifying a design based on user feedback and testing results, ensuring that the final product meets the needs and expectations of the intended users.

The final outcome of the design process, a product, service, or experience that is usable, accessible, and inclusive for a wide audience.

Designers might make decisions based on their own technical knowledge, assuming all users share that same level of understanding.

A design approach where users are actively involved in the process, contributing to the creation of the final product.

Designers might unintentionally favor elements that align with their own cultural background, neglecting other cultural perspectives.

Designs might be built for specific platforms or technologies, excluding users who lack access to those devices or systems.

Designers might focus heavily on visual aesthetics, potentially sacrificing usability and accessibility in the process.

Designers might base user personas on stereotypes or generalizations, failing to capture the complexity of real user experiences.

Designs might unintentionally neglect the diverse needs and experiences of different genders, leading to exclusionary outcomes.

Designers might seek out or favor information that confirms their pre-existing assumptions about users, missing wider perspectives.

A design approach where designers understand user needs and preferences, but user involvement is limited.