UNIVERSAL DESIGN 

Perceptible Information

 

The Basics

The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.

 

Guidelines

1. Use a variety of methods to convey information (Pictorial, tactile)

2. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.

3. Maximize “legibility” of essential information.

4. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described 

5. Provide compatibility with a variety of devices used by people with sensory limitations

 

In Depth

The poster illustrates an example of perceptible information. In this image there is a document that uses small text that can be difficult to read for far-sided people. This will result in the reader having to use reading glasses.

 

Examples

• Using braille as a supplement for text makes signage more inclusive for people with visual impairments.

• Public transportation uses audio and visual queues to inform riders of upcoming and current stops, which makes it inclusive for people who have either visual or hearing impairments.