Universal Design Flashcards
1
Q
Who was universal design expanded to include?
A
- elderly people
- people from other countries
- minority able-bodied people (nonstandard body types)
- people with temporary restrictions (injuries, pregnancy)
- challenged people
2
Q
What is orphan technology?
A
technology or product design for a specific application
3
Q
examples of universal design
A
- hand dryers in a bathroom at different heights
- different height kitchen counters
- ramp next to stairs
- foot-activated car trunk opener
4
Q
The 7 universal design principles
A
- equitable use
- flexibility in use
- simple and intuitive use
- perceptible information
- tolerance for error
- low physical effort
- size and shape for approach and use
5
Q
the benefits of universal design
A
- societal
- personal
- industry
6
Q
Barriers to the implementation of universal design
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- additional production costs
- retooling machines/manufacturing
- more training of personnel
- slow down time to market
- lack of info regarding potential user groups
7
Q
Universal design approach design process steps:
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- problem definition
- identify stakeholders
- describe stakeholder needs
- describe product requirements and technical specs
- brainstorm
- select feasible ideas
- refine ideas
- concept evaluation
- final design
- final product evaluation
8
Q
What does TAM stand for?
A
Total Available Market
9
Q
What does SAM stand for?
A
Serviceable Available Market
10
Q
What does SOM stand for?
A
Serviceable Obtainable Market
11
Q
Benefits of competitive analysis
A
- allows you to assess your competitor’s strengths and weaknesses vs. your capabilities
- help you to implement effective strategies to improve competitive advantage
12
Q
How to get funding?
A
- US federal funding assistance
- private funding
- USF resources
