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Putting People First. Edition No. 1

VDM Publishing House, February 2010, Pages: 168

Whether abilities are congenital or acquired, the theory of Universal Design focuses on the customer. The accessibility movement seeks public accommodations for persons with disabilities. Not surprising, wider doorways, ramps and stair railings also benefit people without disabilities. The speaker phone is used in automobiles, homes and conference rooms for three different reasons. Pocket-sized electronic devices may be useless for older persons with vision loss or impaired dexterity. Consideration of the consumer‘s mental, physical and sensory abilities contributes to the success of the design. This book is recommended as an introductory text for designers in all fields.

Pamela, Heckel.
is a professional engineer in the United States and holds a doctorate in environmental engineering. Wolfgang F.E. Preiser, Ph.D. was her academic adviser for this text. Her research focuses on the unintended consequences of engineered decisions, including the ethics of sustainability and air pollution exposure assessment.