Universal Design, as the words imply, suggest it’s relation to “inclusive design” and “design for all”. It emerged from barrier-free design and assistive technology. Universal design strives to be a broad-spectrum solution that helps everyone, not just people with disabilities. Moreover, it recognizes the importance of how things look and appeals to a wide range of consumers.

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Universal Design Studio is a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers and industrial designers based in Shoreditch in London. They incorporate creative usage of space with inclusive design in their spatial presentations.

The International Federation of Interior Architects/ Designers was founded in Denmark in 1963 to unite and provide discussion of Interior Design issues within a handful of European countries with their focus on Universal Design.

Universal Design Education An educational website for teachers and student in area of Universal Design.

The Universal Design Alliance Inc. (UDA) is a non-profit corporation founded in March of 2003, to create awareness and expand the public’s knowledge of universal design, which is design for all ages, sizes, and abilities.

Design For All EIDD website explains the history and philosophy of Design for All