SOAD-D263 Final Exam Prep Graded A+ latest update
//2024/2025
Seven Principles of Universal Design. Give an example of each from the IU campus or
Bloomington area, explain why each is a good example its respective principle. - ✅✅1.
Equitable Use: The elevators in Wells Library can be used the same way by anyone.
There is no obstruction through the doorway that would impede wheelchair use, there
are raised numbers next to the buttons to indicate the floor selection for the visually
impaired, and low physical effort for someone who has a limited range of motion.
2. Flexibility of Use: room signage in Kirkwood Hall that features high-contrast, raised
lettering, as well as braille for all sight impairments.
3. Simple, Intuitive Use: a light switch, which features a basic toggle to operate, and has
a standard design of up/on down/off motion.
4. Perceptible Information: bathroom signage iconography in Kirkwood Hall implies who
is meant to use the space (male, female, or any gender).
5. Tolerance for Error: an automatic save button on a laptop, which takes the
responsibility of remembering to save a document from the user.
6. Low Physical Effort: automatic doors at Wells Library do not require any physical
effort from the user, aside from moving through the doorway.
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use: ramps in front of the Health Center have
adequate space accommodating the incline of the ramp and the turn radius for changes
in direction of the ramp.
, What was the key idea from Stewart Brand's "Flow"? - ✅✅Buildings need to be able to
adapt over time.
What are the 5 phases of the design process? - ✅✅1. Programming
2. Schematic Design
3. Design Development
4. Construction Documentation
5. Construction Administration
Steps to becoming an Interior Designer in IN? - ✅✅1. Graduate from a CIDA-
accredited program, which follows a strict design and technical curriculum.
2. Pass all three parts of the NCIDQ exam. IPDX ( students who have not completed
their degree), IDFX (students who have completed their degree recently), and PRAC
(field professionals with a certain amount of experience).
3. Earn 3,250 hours of broad, verifiable Interior Design experience.
4. Apply to become a Registered Interior Designer in Indiana
5. Maintain good, professional standing
What is Ergonomics? Why is it important? What is the key aim of ergonomics? - ✅✅1.
The study of designing adaptable elements for a wide range of people.
2. It's important because it prevents discomfort and injury while simultaneously
promoting productivity in the workplace.
3. The key aim of ergonomics is to facilitate a neutral pose for the widest range of
people.
3 features you would look for in an ergonomically designed task chair: - ✅✅1.
Adjustable lumbar support
2. Adjustable seat pan depth
3. Adjustable seat height
Give an example of an affordance, constraint, and natural mapping and explain why
they are good examples. - ✅✅1. Affordance: a pushbar on an egress door is a good
example because the push motion allows for use of the door, even if the user is being
pushed against the door.
//2024/2025
Seven Principles of Universal Design. Give an example of each from the IU campus or
Bloomington area, explain why each is a good example its respective principle. - ✅✅1.
Equitable Use: The elevators in Wells Library can be used the same way by anyone.
There is no obstruction through the doorway that would impede wheelchair use, there
are raised numbers next to the buttons to indicate the floor selection for the visually
impaired, and low physical effort for someone who has a limited range of motion.
2. Flexibility of Use: room signage in Kirkwood Hall that features high-contrast, raised
lettering, as well as braille for all sight impairments.
3. Simple, Intuitive Use: a light switch, which features a basic toggle to operate, and has
a standard design of up/on down/off motion.
4. Perceptible Information: bathroom signage iconography in Kirkwood Hall implies who
is meant to use the space (male, female, or any gender).
5. Tolerance for Error: an automatic save button on a laptop, which takes the
responsibility of remembering to save a document from the user.
6. Low Physical Effort: automatic doors at Wells Library do not require any physical
effort from the user, aside from moving through the doorway.
7. Size and Space for Approach and Use: ramps in front of the Health Center have
adequate space accommodating the incline of the ramp and the turn radius for changes
in direction of the ramp.
, What was the key idea from Stewart Brand's "Flow"? - ✅✅Buildings need to be able to
adapt over time.
What are the 5 phases of the design process? - ✅✅1. Programming
2. Schematic Design
3. Design Development
4. Construction Documentation
5. Construction Administration
Steps to becoming an Interior Designer in IN? - ✅✅1. Graduate from a CIDA-
accredited program, which follows a strict design and technical curriculum.
2. Pass all three parts of the NCIDQ exam. IPDX ( students who have not completed
their degree), IDFX (students who have completed their degree recently), and PRAC
(field professionals with a certain amount of experience).
3. Earn 3,250 hours of broad, verifiable Interior Design experience.
4. Apply to become a Registered Interior Designer in Indiana
5. Maintain good, professional standing
What is Ergonomics? Why is it important? What is the key aim of ergonomics? - ✅✅1.
The study of designing adaptable elements for a wide range of people.
2. It's important because it prevents discomfort and injury while simultaneously
promoting productivity in the workplace.
3. The key aim of ergonomics is to facilitate a neutral pose for the widest range of
people.
3 features you would look for in an ergonomically designed task chair: - ✅✅1.
Adjustable lumbar support
2. Adjustable seat pan depth
3. Adjustable seat height
Give an example of an affordance, constraint, and natural mapping and explain why
they are good examples. - ✅✅1. Affordance: a pushbar on an egress door is a good
example because the push motion allows for use of the door, even if the user is being
pushed against the door.
