Universal Design is the concept to design products, information, facilities and services so that it can be accessed, understood
and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, gender, size, native language, nationality,
ability or disability. This class introduces the current “good practices” and “bad practice” in Universal Design regarding
commodity products, home electric appliances, information products, software applications, websites and living spaces. Those
examples provide a better understanding of the concept of universal design. Experience classes by using elderly simulation
kits and wheelchairs are also conducted for deep understanding of UD. This class focuses on not only understanding the concept
of UD but also the design processes from the universal design points of view.
The purpose of this class is to understand the meanings of universal design, and develop the ability of plan and design universal
design products/services.
- Explain the meanings and concepts of universal design.
- Plan and conduct design activities based on understanding the process and methods regarding the universal design.
- Explain good practices(examples) of universal design.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orientation: overview and definition of universal design. | review the syllabus of this class | 30minutes |
| read textbooks | 160minutes | ||
| 2. | universal design of home appliance. | review of hand-outs | 100minutes |
| find some UD examples | 90minutes | ||
| 3. | Universal design of information products and web design/applications. | review of hand-outs | 100minutes |
| find some UD examples | 90minutes | ||
| 4. | Universal design on Architecture and Transportation | review of hand-outs | 100minutes |
| find some UD examples | 90minutes | ||
| 5. | Universal design development process and methods | review of hand-outs | 100minutes |
| practice the process and methods | 90minutes | ||
| 6. | UX design/usability and universal design | review of hand-outs | 100minutes |
| review of hand-outs (class 1 ~ 5) | 90minutes | ||
| 7. | examination and review | review of hand-outs | 190minutes |
| 8. | Workshop/Active learning (1-1) Wheelchair and Elderly simulated experience | reporting | 190minutes |
| 9. | Workshop/Active learning (1-2) presentation and review | reporting | 190minutes |
| 10. | Workshop/Active learning (2-1) accessibility survey | reporting | 190minutes |
| 11. | Workshop/Active learning (2-2) presentation of survey results | reporting | 190minutes |
| 12. | Workshop/Active learning (3-1) bathroom planning | reporting | 190minutes |
| 13. | Review of UD good practice | review of hand-outs | 190minutes |
| 14. | Workshop/Active learning (3-2) bathroom planning | reporting | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| midterm examination | report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 10% | 40% |
| 2. | 10% | 30% | 40% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
Text book 1: Universal design practical guideline (Japan Ergonomics Society)
Text book 2: Design for ease-of-use (Yamazaki et al.)
Text book 3: Introductory textbook on ergonomics (Okada et al.)
Text book 2: Design for ease-of-use (Yamazaki et al.)
Text book 3: Introductory textbook on ergonomics (Okada et al.)
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | Professor has substantial practical experience in design and ergonomics practice at UX Design Center, IBM Japan. |
- 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- 5.GENDER EQUALITY
- 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
- 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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