Wet Design is new brand of San-Ei for Universal design.
What's Universal Design?
"Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design." ~ Ron Mace
The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities.
More on Universal Design
Principle One: Equitable Use
The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
Principle Two: Flexibility In Use
The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
Principle Three: Simple And Intuitive Use
Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
Principle Four: Perceptible Information
The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
Principle Five: Tolerance For Error
The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
Principle Six: Low Physical Effort
The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
Principle Seven: Size And Space For Approach And Use
Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
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Wet Design
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Wet Deisgn on SAN-EI
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NC State University, The Center for Universal Design