Universal design benefits everyone. It’s all the more worth it for you as a designer to follow these guidelines, as it’s a lot more efficient (both in terms of time and in budget) to make designs accessible right away than to have to modify the design to become accessible later, as is often the case in overlooking a massive part of the greater possible audience. This also applies to general consumers who may experience temporary disabilities, as individual abilities do change over time, and especially with age.
It also makes everyday products and designs easier and more convenient to use. The people who benefit most from universal design are those with disabilities, who would be given better and easier access to public facilities and products that they wouldn’t otherwise have. It also benefits you, as a designer, to use these principles because you’re expanding your audience and thus making your products more marketable and to a greater audience. You’re improving your self-image and get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re making a change for the better.
The 7 Principles
