Universal Design
Factors
BONUS
Efficiency
Automation
100

This quality in structures is often linked to balance and beauty, making them more appealing to people.

what is symmetry

100

This factor focuses on features like comfort and shape to improve the usability of a product.

What is design?

100

This popular superhero’s suit uses advanced technology to reduce energy loss and improve efficiency, much like lubricants reduce friction in mechanical systems.

who is iron man

100

Most energy lost in mechanical systems is converted into this form due to friction and other forces.

what is heat (thermal energy)

100

Higher automation usually increases production speed and precision but often causes this impact on employment.

What are fewer jobs for workers?

200

Designing products to fit a user's body and movements helps reduce the risk of these injuries caused by strain or repetitive motion.

What are repetitive strain injuries

200

This factor involves decisions about materials, production time, and cost when creating a product.

What is manufacturing

200

This popular superhero movie features a villain named Thanos who wants balance in the universe, reflecting the idea that people often prefer things that are well balanced and symmetrical.

What is Avengers: Infinity War

200

Increasing efficiency can save energy and reduce costs but may also lead to these two potential negative effects.

What are higher upfront costs and job losses due to automation?

200

An advantage of good customer service is building this, which leads to more repeat business.

What is customer loyalty and trust?

300

These injuries occur when the same motion is repeated frequently, causing pain in muscles and tendons.

What are repetitive strain injuries?

300

This involves analyzing price, target customers, and marketing strategies to successfully sell a product.

what is sales

300

This famous music artist is known for constantly improving their craft. The artist’s name starts with “B” and she’s from Texas.

Who is Beyonce

300

A car weighing 4000 N is raised 3 meters. This is the amount of energy the lift must exert.

What is 12,000 joules?

300

A disadvantage of customer service is increased costs due to these.

What are staff and resources needed for support?

400

This design approach ensures structures are usable by everyone, including features like wide doorways and lever handles.

What is universal design?

400

To improve comfort in a new running shoe, designers collect this type of data from runners about foot shape and pain points.

what is survey data

400

This social media app is famous for short videos, dances, and challenges, especially popular among teens worldwide.

What is TikTok?

400

If a device has 65% efficiency and an input energy of 1000 J, this is the output energy.

What is 650 joules?

400

Name one positive effect of automation in farming.

What is increased productivity or reduced physical labor?

500

Name one safety feature an architect might include in a universally designed bathroom.

What is a grab bar or non-slip flooring?


500

These two qualities of materials are tested to make durable and breathable running shoes.

what is durability and breathability

500

This animated TV show features a yellow family living in Springfield, led by a dad named Homer who often gets into funny trouble.

What is The Simpsons?

500

Lubricants increase mechanical efficiency by reducing this between moving parts.

what is friction

500

Name one negative effect of automation in farming.

What is fewer farming jobs or loss of traditional farming skills?

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