Beyond Accessible and towards Universal Design

Overview:
Beyond Accessible and towards Universal Design for user interfaces. Discover an untapped 47% of the population that will prefer a product designed this way ... and why it's actually better for everyone.

Speaker:
Bill Fischer is professor emeritus and founder of the Digital Art & Design program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. He is the author of the I-See-U blueprint for Inclusive, Socio-Emotional, Entertaining, and Universal design. He was the executive producer for The EPIC Project (Engaging Production Inspiring Classrooms) an ongoing collaboration with faculty, K12 educators, and field experts that build and test digital media products focused on media and product innovation. He's designed toys, buildings, automotive interiors, animated, and interactive media for over 30 years.

Schedule:

• Arrivals and lunch - 11:30
• Talk ~12:00
• Wrap-Up ~12:50

Sponsor:
Thank you to our lunch sponsor TEKSystems! And to our location sponsor, Capital Area Michigan Works!