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Essay / Change By Design by Tim Brown - 1877
The realization that design is far too important to be left to designers alone is a significant issue among design educators and designers. So it's no surprise that there has been a noticeable change in the way designers create, approach a brief or problem. Moving from individual work to a process that involves a more collaborative method of discovery, exchange and understanding between a number of people who are not just designers. Such methods are now widely adopted by various design communities, such as participatory design. IDEO CEO Tim Brown is well known for discussing and championing his thoughts on participatory design and various linking concepts in his book "Change By Design." As we further think and research this particular approach, it becomes clear that it is closely related and capable of playing an important role in creating universal designs. I find this to be a very interesting concept that is gaining popularity; in which the goal is to please everyone and exclude no one. This seems like a difficult task, with the philosophy of designing a world that can be shared, accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, disability and age. This leads me to wonder to what extent universal design is achievable and the problems in pursuing this goal. Thus, this article discusses and asks to what extent is the participatory design method suitable? What are the problems and whether this approach is effective in helping to create a product that can be recognized as a universal design? The best-known definition of universal design is: “The design of products and environments that can be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” (Mace, ...... middle of paper ...... can help create a positive response for visitors because they can feel a sense of security that will come from a better understanding of the place. Small details like these can play an important role in creating a beneficial inclusive environment, but the time required to examine and consider such a wide range of different people and factors can be very complicated and difficult to use in terms of approach. , it can certainly be complicated, more expensive and take more time, so delays in the project are expected. But it is possible that, if well managed and planned, the benefits of using this type can be expected. approach can easily outweigh the consequences a matter of understanding when and where participatory design is appropriate and keeping in mind that this method might not be suitable for all situations...