The Principles of Universal Design
The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University expounds the following principles:
- Equitable use
- Flexibility in use
- Simple and intuitive
- Perceptible information
- Tolerance for error
- Low physical effort
- Size and space for approach and use
These principles are broader than those of accessible design and barrier-free design.
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