Essays about: "universell design"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the words universell design.

  1. 16. Supply chain visibility in the last mile of delivery : A case study of the National Family Planning Supply Chain in Zimbabwe

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Mina ASGHARI; [2018]
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    Abstract : During the last decade, the role of supply chains has increasingly been articulated to be a key issue when it comes to universal health coverage. Humanitarian organization, donors and governments have started to realize that strong supply chains, in particular increased supply chain visibility, is imperative to ensuring proper availability of, and access to, health commodities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). READ MORE

  3. 17. News for Everyone - Investigating Universal Accessibility with Cognitively Disabled Users on Swedish News Sites

    University essay from KTH/Medieteknik och interaktionsdesign, MID

    Author : Ellinor Jutterström; [2018]
    Keywords : Accessibility; User Experience; Universal Design; Design-For-All; Cognitive Disabilities; News Websites; Tillgänglighet; Användarupplevelse; Universell Design; Design-För-Alla; Kognitiva Funktionsvariationer; Nyhetshemsidor;

    Abstract : As more readers consume news through digital platforms such as computers, mobiles and tablets, it is essential to make these interfaces accessible to as many users as possible, both from an economic and social standpoint. The terms ‘universal accessibility’, ‘inclusive design’ and ‘design-for-all’ refer to the method of designing for users both with and without disabilities, which is a widely debated subject among researchers in the field where some say that it improves the usability for everyone, while others argue that it is impossible to create a design that fits all needs. READ MORE

  4. 18. An accessible grocery store for low vision customers : Human-centered design of a universal shopping solution, with a focus on people with low vision

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Johan Pihl; [2018]
    Keywords : industrial design engineering; human-centered design; universal design; inclusive design; grocery store; visually impaired; low vision; user interface design; smartphone; teknisk design; människocentrerad design; universell design; inkluderande design; mataffär; synskadad; synsvag; användargränssnitt; smartphone;

    Abstract : Around one percent of the Swedish population is defined as visually impaired and ten percent of them are classified as blind (Funka, n.d.; SRF, 2017a). A study shows that the prevalence of nearsightedness will increase to around half the population in the world in 2050 (Holden et. READ MORE

  5. 19. Heated Dipstick

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Sebastian Wattle Björk; Omar Ali; [2017]
    Keywords : Dipstick; Heat transfer; Thermodynamics; engine oil; mineral oil; synthetic oil.; Oljesticka; värmeöverföring; termodynamik; motorolja; Syntetisk olja;

    Abstract : Starting an engine in low temperatures creates unnecessary wear on components due to the insufficient lubrication of cold engine oil. A cold engine produces more emissions and consumes more fuel. Not all cars are equipped with engine heaters and installing an aftermarket heater is both expensive and time consuming. READ MORE

  6. 20. A participatory approach to the development of specifications for a 3D puzzle for visually impaired and sighted users

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : VASSILIS ALEXANDRAKIS; [2016]
    Keywords : Participatory design; 3D puzzle; 3D map; tactile map; visually impaired; blind; scenario based product design; focus group; universal design; usability testing.; Participatory design; 3D pussel; 3D kart; taktil karta; synskadad; blind; scenariobaserad design; fokusgrupper; universell design; utvärdering av användarvänlighet; användbarhetstest.;

    Abstract : Det finns begränsad tillgång till pussel för personer med synfel (inklusive blinda personer). För att undersöka behovet av potentiella användare i 3D kartpussel och identifiera deras preferenser, behov och krav, användes en kvalitativ metod som på engelska kallas ”participatory design”. READ MORE