The hierarchy of needs to inclusive design

Work. 2012:41 Suppl 1:1357-61. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0324-1357.

Abstract

This paper focuses Design importance in the development of effectively inclusive products based on Design Emotional approach, allowing children with disabilities to experience playing in the childhood as an instrument for social integration. The methodology used to develop this study was based on literature review, considering the following themes: emotional design, accessibility and inclusion, emotion and development of children. As a result, we propose a new level of need to model the hierarchy of needs, of Jordan ("usability", "functionality" and "pleasure"), level with the inclusion of "dignity."

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Child
  • Child Development
  • Disabled Children*
  • Emotions*
  • Equipment Design*
  • Humans
  • Play and Playthings*
  • Social Adjustment*