(Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Design and Technologies of Furniture and Interior in Skopje, 2013)
Nikoljski Panevski Elena
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Micevska, Aneta
Interiors define arranged spaces equipped with furniture used by people, general with access and
usage issues. All types of interior designs concern the interaction between people and their
environment, which is a two- way process. If is taken one area such as a home kitchen, can be seen
how social attitudes, developing technology and many other factors are reflected in the design of its
interior.
Universal design refers not just to a final product but also to a process of designing, which
includes the functional needs of people with and without physical disabilities.
This research article shows a concept of universal kitchen design, a product with both aesthetic
and functional usage for everyone. The design process is based on the barrier- free designing with
usage of innovation technology, in order to give access to inaccessible kitchen elements.
Kitchen counters with several height positions, cabinets with roll- out shelves and ergonomic
designed kitchen parts, offer disabled people in wheelchairs or ageing population and their families
accommodation of usage and free access to tools in the kitchen.
