- 2025
Samsung Inclusive Essentials is a design solution that enhances the accessibility of home appliances for all users, with a focus on those with visual impairments and seniors. It addresses the growing number of individuals with visual impairments and the challenges posed by minimalist design trends, where physical knobs and handles are replaced by touch controls. Samsung Inclusive Essentials improves usability through multimodality by integrating shape, texture, color, light, and sound into the product, making it more intuitive and accessible. Key components are designed with high-contrast colors and standardized shapes with embossing for visual and tactile guidance, and synchronized light and sound cues for clear communication. It delivers consistent cues across products, helping users perceive them more easily and encouraging intuitive actions. Samsung Inclusive Essentials creates more inclusive experiences for everyone, regardless of their abilities, by enhancing the core features within the product itself, setting a new standard for home appliances.
Designed By
Dahwe Park, Seungah Ra, Hyunbin Shin, and Mina Kim