title: Design for All in Scandinavia - a strong concept.
abstract: Design for All is more than an appealing point of view. It is a concept that offers a set of challenges capable of generating innovation and giving design added value and weight. In the Scandinavian tradition, the concept has developed from a purely social dimension to a design topic that is discussed both in terms of its business potential and in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. This article gives a State of the Art of the development of Design for All in the Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland during the past 15 years, beginning with a common review and joint Scandinavian projects, followed by an overall review country by country which include selected case studies over the past 15 years.
authors.affiliation: Bexcom, Hendrik Pontoppidans Gade 2, 3. th, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. Electronic address: k.bendixen@bexcom.dk.
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bendixen
authors.affiliation: Veryday (Former Name: Ergonomidesign), Sweden(1).
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Benktzon
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D001107:Architectural Accessibility; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004779:Environment Design / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D012941:Social Responsibility
keywords: Design for All; Inclusive design; Scandinavia; Universal design; User-driven innovation