The Principles of Universal Design

  Version 2.0 9/15/05
The Center for Universal Design, NC State University

1.Equitable Use

The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

2.Flexibility in Use

The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

3.Simple and Intuitive Use

Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.