Capability measurement for Inclusive Design
- 11 November 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Engineering Design
- Vol. 21 (2-3), 275-288
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09544820903303464
Abstract
Understanding users’ capabilities, needs and expectations is key to the domain of Inclusive Design. Much of the work in the field could be informed and further strengthened by clear, valid and representative data covering the full range of people's capabilities. This article reviews existing data sets and identifies the challenges inherent in measuring capability in a manner that is informative for work in Inclusive Design. The need for a design-relevant capability data set is identified and consideration is given to a variety of capability construct operationalisation issues including questions associated with self-report and performance measures, sampling and the appropriate granularity of measures. The need for further experimental work is identified and a programme of research designed to culminate in the design of a valid and reliable capability survey is described.Keywords
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