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1.2.3 Design for Extremes

Designers often use a “design for extremes” strategy to develop solutions suitable for use by those with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments, which are also appropriate for the general population.

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Design in Context

C1.2 Inclusive design

By the end of this topic, you should be able to...

discuss the advantages of designing for extremes when designing products for a general population, and identify where a design for extremes strategy has been used.

Guiding Question

How do designers design mainstream products and environments that are accessible and attractive to the largest possible number of people?

Linking Questions

  • To what extent is a deep understanding of ergonomics important when engaging with inclusive design? (A1.1)

  • To what extent can designers remove personal bias when using user-centred research methods? (A2.1)

  • How can products integrate mechanical systems to improve accessibility and usability in an inclusive design approach? (A3.3, B3.3)

  • To what extent can the inclusion of electronic systems in products enhance accessibility and usability for all end-users? (A3.4, B3.4)

  • Which aspects of inclusive design benefit from the designer going beyond usability when designing products? (C1.3)

  • How important is accessibility and usability when conducting product analysis and evaluation? (C3.1)

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