DESIGN GLOSSARY

DESIGN : CHANGING EXISTING SITUATIONS INTO PREFERRED ONES

HERBERT A.SIMON, NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMIC SCIENCES, 1978

Inclusive design = Design for all = Universal design

Egalitarian non-stigmatizing functioning.
Flexibility of use for all kinds of users.
Simple and intuitive use.
Information easily perceived through images, words or tactile sensations.
Reduction of the risks of domestic accidents : more safety.
Minimal physical effort.
Increased useful surface, which is the obstacle-free space where people can easily circulate.

Source : Center for Universal Design à l’Université de North Carolina.

7 PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN

PRODUCT ERGONOMY

Adaptation of an object, an environment or an organization to men for an easier use. Ergonomy is a key approach to reach the total accessibility promised by the design for all.

CONNECTED OBJECTS

Smart objects connected to the Internet, these interactive accessories are united around a common goal : to improve our everyday life !

PRM

Acronym for Person with Reduced Mobility. This term refers to people who are confronted to difficulties to grip or to move, wether the situation is temporary or permanent. It covers more than just people in a wheelchair, despite what people think. Reduced mobility can result from different factors, which is why the PRM term includes people with motor-based disabilities but also seniors, young kids, pregnant women, parents with a stroller, people with a broken leg, etc.

PROTOTYPING

Realization of a prototype, a copy of a product under development, on which tests will be made and that will be improved before the launch of the final production.