Making Colors Friendly for Everyone: A Fun Design Quiz

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Color Universal Design: Making Colors Friendly for Everyone

What is Color-Friendly Design for Everyone?

Hello, everyone around the world! I teach barrier-free (accessible) design to elementary and middle school students in Japan. Today, I’d like to share some interesting information about colors with you. I hope this will help you think about barrier-free (accessible) design in your own country too!

A Fun Quiz!

Q. What do we call the design that considers different ways people see colors and makes it easy for everyone to understand?

  1. Colorful Design
  2. Color Universal Design
  3. Rainbow Design

The answer is… 2. Color Universal Design!

Color Universal Design Example

Image source: Kawaguchi Printing Industry Co., Ltd.

Did you know?

Not everyone sees colors the same way! Some people find it hard to tell red from green, or blue from yellow. Also, as we get older, it can become more difficult to distinguish colors. Isn’t it amazing how we all see the world differently?

What is Color Universal Design?

Color Universal Design is a smart way of using colors that everyone can understand easily. It’s used in many places like traffic lights, maps, and graphs. Here are some cool tricks they use:

  1. Use shapes and patterns, not just colors
  2. Choose color combinations that are easy to tell apart
  3. Use different levels of brightness

For example, when making a pie chart, they might add patterns or change how bright the colors are. This way, even if someone sees colors differently, they can still understand the information correctly.

Let’s Explore!

Now you’re a Color Universal Design explorer! Look around your school or town for designs that use more than just color. They might use patterns or shapes too. Check out the graphs in your textbooks or signs in your city. It’s fun to discuss what you find with your friends and family!

Try It Yourself!

Why not try making your own Color Universal Design? You could create a poster or a chart that everyone can understand easily. Remember to use patterns and shapes along with colors!

Important Note

This article is based on experiences and ideas from Japan. Barrier-free (accessible) approaches and concepts might be different in other countries and cultures. Please discuss with your family or teachers about how things are in your country. Let’s think about creating a world that’s comfortable for everyone while respecting our differences. This article is not meant to force Japanese ideas on anyone. Always prioritize safety and act with trusted adults.

This article simplifies explanations to spark interest in barrier-free (accessible) design rather than focusing on strict accuracy. For precise information, please check the websites of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan) or relevant agencies in your country.

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Note: I’m not very good at English, so please use simple and short English sentences when contacting me.

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