A Study on the Evaluation of Universal Design Features in Complex Cultural Space in Urban Regeneration Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Sung-hyun Moon ◽  
Hyeon-Kyeong Kim ◽  
Yeon-Sook Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Urban Regeneration ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Cultural Space

An Evaluation of the Ergonomics of the QWERTY Keyboards

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 1051-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavian Ciobanu
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Novice Users ◽  
Typing Skills ◽  
Keyboard Layout

The ergonomic design of a keyboard layout needs expertise in design and ergonomic standards. The existence of different categories of users with slow typing skills, visually searching the apparently random keyboard, including novice users, elder persons and disabled persons conducts to the need of new keyboard layouts. Paper analyses some papers approaching the QWERTY keyboard layouts, the typing abilities of slow typing skills persons and discusses the existing standards in computer devices design and makes observations about design standards and ergonomic design features. There are presented some considerations about the necessity to implement the principles of Transgenerational Design, Inclusive Design, Design for All and Universal design to the design of new keyboard layouts.

Consumer receptiveness to universal design features

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa L. Nunn ◽  
Anne L. Sweaney ◽  
Brenda J. Cude ◽  
Jan M. Hathcote
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Features

Universal Access in Practice: Usability Evauation of Cellular Telephones for Users with Disabilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 695-699
Author(s):  
Aaron M. Mooney ◽  
Maury A. Nussbaum ◽  
Tonya L. Smith-Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Cellular Telephones ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
Objective And Subjective Evaluation

Cellular telephones provide a portable means of communication and facilitate many communication tasks in daily life. Persons with disabilities, however, have limited access to these devices, which may be due to product designs that do not always consider their needs. Usability evaluations can identify the needs and difficulties when using cellular telephones, and those with disabilities are also likely to benefit from focused evaluations. The usability of cellular telephones was investigated among those with visual and upper extremity disabilities. Both objective and subjective evaluation methods were used to determine the effects of several telephone display and keypad design features. Lateral key pitch is reported here. Objective and subjective measures were similar among participant categories, with the 12 mm and 13 mm levels of lateral pitch generally the best across all measures. Results suggest keypad design features to consider when designing accessible cellular telephones. Universal design implications are also discussed.

Leadership in Teaching: Using Student Perspectives on Administration, Supervision and Private Practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Mary J. Emm ◽  
Christine P. Cecconi
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Functional Information ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Assessment Procedures

Clinical supervision is recognized as a distinctive area of practice and expertise, yet professional preparation in this area remains inadequate. This paper presents functional information describing the development and implementation of an experimental course on administration, supervision, and private practice, based on graduate student perceptions and preferences for course content and types of learning activities. Current pedagogical trends for universal design in learning and fostering student engagement were emphasized, including problem-based and collaborative learning. Results suggest that students were highly pleased with course content, interactive and group activities, as well as with assessment procedures used.

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