Day 4 - Research the benefits of inclusive design.

 

Definition of inclusive design

The British Standards Institute (2005) defines inclusive design as: ‘The design of mainstream products and/or services that are accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible, without the need for special adaptation or specialised design.’

The benefits of inclusive design

 Inclusive design is important for social equality reasons.It designs for users of different abilities, genders, languages, even cultures. The inclusive design aims to cater for the full spectrum of human diversity. It extends further than accessibility, which focuses on users with special needs or disabilities.Inclusive design caters for both permanent and temporary impairment. It also targets the loss of ability caused by situational or environmental barriers.

Inclusive design offers a great opportunity to bring people together by  producing an interface which everyone can use, regardless of their abilities, united by design.

An inclusive approach to design can help to seize important opportunities for business growth through new products and services that are accessible to all segments of the market.