Manufacturer's perspective on inclusive design drivers and barriers-developing countries case
Year: 2014
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Inclusive Design aims to ensure that the design needs of the largest possible audience are addressed. \nDeveloping countries contribute about 41% of the global population and the percentage of older\npeople and people with disabilities is increasing, which further highlights the need for an inclusive \ndesign approach. This discusses the demographics and the need to consider the design needs of this \nlarge segment of the world population. Exploration of drivers and barriers to inclusive design are \nidentified so that strategies can be devised to promote drivers and remove barriers. This ongoing \nresearch will be based on a survey that will be used to collect manufacturer’s perspective on these \nissues. Data analysis will provide an opportunity to understand the manufacturer’s perspective and \nhow understanding and awareness can be increased. This research will improve the lives of people in \ndeveloping countries and will highlight business opportunities for local and international \nmanufacturing companies.
Authors: Amjad Hussain, Aftab Ahmad, Keith Case, P. John Clarkson, Tariq Masood, Samia Khanum Anwar
Language: English
Subfield: Business and International Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1438527293