Design For All

Good design means that products, services, or places can be used by the widest possible group of users, regardless of their specific needs. Universal design is about accessibility. And the universal design is what this website is about.

About project

Mapping the potential of the New Generation in the Creative Industries

The project brings inspiration through a conference, exhibition, and online content on how to get started with accessibility. Through research, we map how young designers and architects in the Czech Republic perceive the topic and potential of universal design.

Latest News

Herman Billet a Thea Urdal

We are unsure if true inclusive design can exist in the systems we operate in today, say curators of Design for All exhibition

The interview with curators of Design for All exhibition Thea Urdal and Herman Billet on universal design, creating meaningful connections and building communities.

Dr. Anthony Giannoumis

Recording from Zlin Design Week Conference is available

The Zlin Design Week Conference took place on 9 May 2023 in Zlin, Czech Republic and through lectures and joint discussions offered various perspectives on the topic of Universal Design. Watch the full conference recording or just select the talks you are interested.

The front of the newly designed express train to Oslo airport. Foto: DOGA

Flytoget – new Airport Express train

Oslo’s Airport Express Train, Flytoget, is used by almost 8 million people every year and is the preferred means of transport to and from Oslo Airport. Built on universal design principles, Flytoget’s new train cars will offer a more comfortable experience for all passengers.

How to get started

Your first step towards accessibility

Step by step, article by article, consultation by consultation... You can learn the possibilities of universal design one step at a time, whether in web and digital accessibility, space or product accessibility, or service design. Case studies, expert recommendations, or technicians can help.

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Research

The research maps the topic and potential of universal design among young designers and architects in the Czech Republic under 30.

Experts

Experts on the topic of accessibility will consult your situation, train your team, or help you set up a strategy to reflect current accessibility requirements.

Techniques

Through design techniques, you can start finding out where you stand on accessibility in your team or organisation.

Herman Billet a Thea Urdal

We are unsure if true inclusive design can exist in the systems we operate in today, say curators of Design for All exhibition

The interview with curators of Design for All exhibition Thea Urdal and Herman Billet on universal design, creating meaningful connections and building communities.

Jitka Smolíková a Anežka Řepík představují motivace a průběh projektu Design pro všechny

Design for All in pictures - Key activities of the project

Most of the activities of Design for All project culminated in May as part of 9th Zlin Design Week. Look back and remind the key activities such conference, exhibition and edu workshops through videos and pictures.

Dr. Anthony Giannoumis

Recording from Zlin Design Week Conference is available

The Zlin Design Week Conference took place on 9 May 2023 in Zlin, Czech Republic and through lectures and joint discussions offered various perspectives on the topic of Universal Design. Watch the full conference recording or just select the talks you are interested.

Exhibition

Design for All Exhibition

3-24 May 2023, Zlín, Czech republic

The exhibition will show the everydayness of universal design in our lives through concrete solutions. It will be a place where a clothing designer, a furniture company owner, a city official, a senior citizen, a tourist, and a local cultural enthusiast can meet to discuss the possible barriers we all encounter daily.

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