Universal Design Principles for Inclusive Products
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Universal Design Overview of universal design principles, importance of inclusive design, and benefits of designing for everyone.
Module #2 Understanding Accessibility Defining accessibility, types of disabilities, and laws and regulations governing accessibility in product design.
Module #3 The Business Case for Inclusive Design Economic benefits, market opportunities, and competitive advantages of designing inclusive products.
Module #4 Universal Design Principles Overview of the 7 principles of universal design:equitable use, flexibility, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and size and space for approach and use.
Module #5 Designing for Perception Principles for designing products that are easy to perceive and understand, including color, contrast, and typography.
Module #6 Designing for Cognition Principles for designing products that are easy to understand and use, including simplicity, consistency, and feedback.
Module #7 Designing for Motor Abilities Principles for designing products that are easy to use for people with varying motor abilities, including ergonomics and input methods.
Module #8 Accessible Color Design Color theory and principles for designing accessible color schemes that work for all users, including those with color vision deficiency.
Module #9 Typography for Accessibility Principles for designing typography that is easy to read and understand, including font choices, size, and contrast.
Module #10 Audio Design for Accessibility Principles for designing audio components that are accessible to all users, including those with hearing impairments.
Module #11 Designing for Error Prevention and Recovery Strategies for preventing errors and designing recovery mechanisms that are easy to use and understand.
Module #12 Designing for Flexibility Principles for designing products that are adaptable to different user needs and preferences, including customization and personalization.
Module #13 Universal Design in Digital Products Applying universal design principles to digital products, including websites, mobile apps, and software.
Module #14 Universal Design in Physical Products Applying universal design principles to physical products, including furniture, appliances, and industrial design.
Module #15 Designing for Aging Populations Designing products that are accessible and usable for older adults, including age-related accessibility considerations.
Module #16 Designing for Users with Disabilities Designing products that are accessible and usable for people with disabilities, including mobility, cognitive, and sensory impairments.
Module #17 User Research and Testing for Inclusive Design Methods for conducting user research and testing to ensure inclusive design, including usability testing and accessibility audits.
Module #18 Implementing Universal Design in Organizations Strategies for implementing universal design principles within organizations, including training, policy, and process changes.
Module #19 Designing for Global Accessibility Designing products that are accessible across cultures and languages, including considerations for localization and internationalization.
Module #20 Accessibility and Emerging Technologies Designing for accessibility in emerging technologies, including AI, AR, and VR.
Module #21 Universal Design and Sustainability The connection between universal design and sustainability, including designing products that are environmentally sustainable and accessible.
Module #22 Case Studies in Inclusive Design Real-world examples of successful inclusive design, including products and services that demonstrate universal design principles.
Module #23 Designing for Inclusive User Experiences Designing products that provide inclusive user experiences, including designing for emotions, trust, and delight.
Module #24 Measuring the Impact of Inclusive Design Methods for measuring the impact of inclusive design, including metrics, KPIs, and return on investment analysis.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Universal Design Principles for Inclusive Products career
