Title :
The application study of universal design principle in the old people product
Author :
Zhang, Xin ; Zhang, Jianwu ; Yang, Mei
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Mech. Eng., Shanghai Jiaotong Univ., Shanghai, China
Abstract :
From the concept and background of universal design, this paper introduces the principle of universal design. Based on the actual need analysis of the elderly, it discusses the approach how to design the old age product with the use of the principle of universal design.
Keywords :
geriatrics; human factors; product design; elderly; old age product; old people product; universal design principle; Aging; Art; Consumer electronics; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Mechanical engineering; Physiology; Product design; Psychology; Senior citizens; Humanistic; Old People Product; The Elderly; Universal Design;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Aided Industrial Design and Conceptual Design, 2008. CAID/CD 2008. 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kunming
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3290-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3291-2
DOI :
10.1109/CAIDCD.2008.4730533
