accessible design
/əkˈses.ə.bəl dɪˈzaɪn/ · ac·ces·si·ble de·sign
noun
- A design approach that intentionally creates products, environments, or interfaces usable by the widest possible range of people, including those with disabilities. The museum’s recent renovation follows accessible design principles, allowing wheelchair users to navigate every exhibit hall.
Synonyms
inclusive designuniversal designbarrier‑free designdesign for alluser‑friendly designassistive designaccessible architectureaccessible UI
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "accessible design" was popularized by the 1999 Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines, but its roots trace back to the 1970s architectural movement known as "universal design".