By the end of this topic, you should be able to...
discuss how the average person correlates to the 50th percentile adult and child, and how it is not always appropriate to design for the average person.
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)