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MENTAL MODEL · M2750

Universal Design

Universal Design
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Designing products or environments so that as many people as possible (whether able-bodied or disabled, young or old) can use them without needing adaptation or special modification. For example, automatic doors (which are convenient for wheelchair users, people carrying goods, and parents with strollers alike).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Inclusive growth: Do not treat accessible design as 'caring for a minority.' Universal design often creates a smoother experience for the general public and expands the market base.

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Products and environments are designed from the outset to be usable by everyone (including people with disabilities), rather than being adapted afterwards.

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