Japan's first international Universal Design (UD) Conference was held in Yokohama in 2002. The declaration adopted on the last day stated that UD means the building of a social environment that respects the dignity of each individual, and that it was of urgent importance to create a more humane social system by rebuilding relations between users and designers and producers and by reinventing a system that places human beings at the center in all respects. Since then, we have all been involved in realizing the principles and philosophy contained in the declaration. Following on another successful Conference in Kyoto 2006, we will seek to achieve a higher plateau of UD society by coming together in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 2010 to share with our global friends and partners outcomes of our latest research and practices as well as to send our collective vision for the sustainable future through a cordial and constructive exchange of information among men and women committed to the realization of UD society everywhere.

The theme of the third conference will be For the People and the Earth of Tomorrow - Towards a Sustainable Co-existence. We plan to have special lectures and keynote addresses at the public symposium on the first day and a very active dialogue and exchange of opinions throughout the plenary and sub-sessions.

With those plans in mind we invite all those actively pursuing the realization of UD in business, government, academia and civic activities to make presentations on your past achievements as well as issues and policy recommendations as you see them for further disseminating the UD concept in all its ramifications. We invite papers on your research, as well as reports and editorial articles.

Papers are invited from every sector of society: educators, merchandisers (product planning and developers), administrators, consultants and civic activists of NPOs, and students. “The 3rd International Conference for Universal Design in HAMAMATSU 2010” is your opportunity to share with your friends and the rest of the world your dreams, your struggles, and your accomplishments in making life better for all.

Abstract and the full paper
·Deadline for abstract for review: January 31, 2010
·Deadline for the full paper: May 31, 2010 (Submission deadline after any revision, August 31, 2010.)
Note: Only those who passed the abstract review are requested to submit the full paper.

Any person involved in research and development or otherwise actively engaged in universal design may apply. Applicants who pass the “abstract” review are requested to complete registration to attend the Conference no later than July 31, 2010 and make a presentation at “The 3rd International Conference for Universal Design in HAMAMATSU 2010” to be held in Hamamatsu in October, 2010.

Oct.2009     Start receiving abstracts for evaluation
Jan.31,2010     Deadline for the abstracts
Feb.1     Review and assessment of the abstracts
Mar.1     Notice of results are sent out and the submission of a full paper is to be requested (only to those who passed abstract review)
May.31     Deadline for the full paper
Jun.1     Review of the full paper
Jul.15     Notices of final results are sent out. Necessary correction of the full paper is to be requested.
Aug.31     Deadline for all the papers
Oct.30 –Nov.3     Presentation at the International Conference

Topics/Categories and Keywords listed below.

Perspectives

1. Principles and practices for building a sustainable society that enables all to live in harmony and co-existence.
2. To promote understanding of the need for diversity and inclusiveness (of traditions, cultures, lifestyles and individual differences), to positively include, rather than exclude, minorities, and to realize an enriching and happy life for all.
3. To build a spontaneous and sustainable dialogue among business, governments, research institutions and NPOs, and a sustained pattern of exchange and relation-building among citizens.
4. Inheriting wisdom and skills across the generations-nurturing members of the next generation to carry on the timeless concept of universal design.
5. Others


Topics/categories

1. Universal Design in General (Ideal / Philosophy / Others)
2. Architecture / Regional Planning (Urban Development / Public Space / Parks / Others)
3. Mobility (Public Transportation / Automobiles / Others)
4. Houses / Household Equipment / Interior Design
5. Commodities / Equipment and Tools Used in Daily Life / Product Design / Industrial Design
6. Packaging Design / Fashion Designing
7. Telecommunications / Information / Broadcasting & Mass Media / Sign Design
8. Software / System Design / Web Design
9. Ergonomics / Human Engineering / Sensibility Engineering (Inspirational Engineering / Emotional Engineering) / Other Engineerings
10. Disaster Prevention & Rescue / Medical & Nursing / Health & Hygiene / Social Welfare
11. Environment / Ecology / Sustainable Design / Green Design
12. Education, Enlightenment for Popularization / Ethics, Morality / Standards, Certification / Legislation
13. Personnel Development / Personnel Recruitment and Management / Work Management
14. Others

Keywords

   1. Accessibility / Usability
   2. Barrier Free / Normalization
   3. Inclusive Design / Design for All
   4. Social Design / Social Marketing
   5. Human Centered Design / Human Interface
   6. MOD (Management of Design) / MOT (Management of Technology)
   7. Regional Management / Community / Super-aged Society
   8. Social Responsibility / Social Security / Philanthropy
   9. Diversity / Inclusion
  10. Humanity / Human Dignity / Human Rights / Fairness, Equality / Divide between Poor and Rich
  11. Functionality / Comfort / Understandability (Visibility / Accessibility)
  12. Global Warming / Resource Conservation, Energy Saving / 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
  13. Safety, Relief / Security / International Contribution toward Peace
  14. Others

Venue
ACT CITY Hamamatsu,

Contact
paper@ud2010.net
FAX: +81- (0)45-901-8417.