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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Ergonomics
  • Inclusive Design

Background:

  • Evaluating inclusive design tools is crucial for practical application.
  • Existing tools may not adequately integrate diverse user data.
  • Iterative development is key to refining design evaluation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the suitability of various inclusive design evaluation tools in practice.
  • To develop a novel tool, the Inclusive Design Advisor, for enhancing design inclusivity.
  • To provide actionable recommendations for inclusive product development.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative development process was employed to refine the evaluation tool.
  • The Inclusive Design Advisor was created by integrating design features, ergonomic demands, anthropometric data, and exclusion data.
  • The tool was designed to audit new designs and provide feature-specific recommendations.

Main Results:

  • A functional Inclusive Design Advisor tool was successfully developed.
  • The tool quantifies potential exclusion caused by specific design features.
  • It offers objective, feature-related recommendations for design improvements.

Conclusions:

  • The Inclusive Design Advisor facilitates informed, interactive decision-making for designers and clients.
  • The tool supports discussions on user needs and promotes more inclusive design outcomes.
  • Integrating diverse data sources enhances the effectiveness of inclusive design evaluation.