Abstract
This study aims to address the challenges of adaptive public design for individuals with Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), a prevalent yet often overlooked invisible disability. By integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Activity Theory, the research seeks to bridge technical optimization with socio-cultural inclusivity, providing a comprehensive framework for inclusive design. AHP was employed to quantitatively evaluate adaptive design solutions for CVD based on effectiveness, usability, scalability, cost, efficiency, and adoption potential. Concurrently, Activity Theory was applied to analyze systemic gaps in public design, emphasizing the interplay between tools, societal goals, and environmental contexts. The study introduces a Multi-Perspective Framework that aligns technical interventions—such as recoloring algorithms and AR-based tools—with societal objectives including equity and empowerment, as well as contextual adaptability in public spaces. This research contributes to the field of inclusive design by presenting a unified framework that addresses both technical and socio-cultural challenges. It provides actionable insights for policymakers, designers, and researchers, emphasizing the importance of scalability, cultural adaptability, and AI-driven personalization in future adaptive design solutions.
Keywords
Inclusive design; Activity Theory; Color Vision Deficiency; Analytic Hierarchy Process
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.214
Citation
Wang, X.Y., Lee, Y.H., Wong, Y.L.,and Siu, K.W.(2025) Integrating Adaptive Approaches for Color Vision Deficiency with Activity Theory: A Holistic Framework for Inclusive Public Design, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.214
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Conference Track
Track 10 - Design Practices & Impacts
Integrating Adaptive Approaches for Color Vision Deficiency with Activity Theory: A Holistic Framework for Inclusive Public Design
This study aims to address the challenges of adaptive public design for individuals with Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), a prevalent yet often overlooked invisible disability. By integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Activity Theory, the research seeks to bridge technical optimization with socio-cultural inclusivity, providing a comprehensive framework for inclusive design. AHP was employed to quantitatively evaluate adaptive design solutions for CVD based on effectiveness, usability, scalability, cost, efficiency, and adoption potential. Concurrently, Activity Theory was applied to analyze systemic gaps in public design, emphasizing the interplay between tools, societal goals, and environmental contexts. The study introduces a Multi-Perspective Framework that aligns technical interventions—such as recoloring algorithms and AR-based tools—with societal objectives including equity and empowerment, as well as contextual adaptability in public spaces. This research contributes to the field of inclusive design by presenting a unified framework that addresses both technical and socio-cultural challenges. It provides actionable insights for policymakers, designers, and researchers, emphasizing the importance of scalability, cultural adaptability, and AI-driven personalization in future adaptive design solutions.