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Invitation to Paper Submission

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.


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Call for Papers

1. Papers being invited:

Abstract and the full paper
・Abstract Submission Closed: February 15th, 2010
・The full paper Submission Closed: 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.

2. Qualification requirements

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.

3. Invitation for papers and the review schedule (As of January 28, 2010)

Please refer to the following schedule regarding the invitation for papers and the review. Further details will be posted on the official website as soon as they are finalized.

Oct.2009 Start receiving abstracts for evaluation
Feb.15 2010 Abstract Submission Closed
Feb. 16 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

4. Important guidelines in writing your paper

Please select an item from Perspectives, 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

5. Notes on abstracts and papers to be submitted:

Full papers:

  • Submission of a full paper will be requested from authors whose abstracts have been reviewed and accepted.
  • If possible, please submit the full paper in both English and Japanese. Submission in English only is also acceptable.
  • Please prepare your text, photographs and illustrations etc., on no more than ten pages of the designated paper format (A4 size).
  • For details of full-paper format please check our URL notifying the result of your abstract submitted.
  • Collection of abstracts will be distributed in the form of CD-ROM on the day of the Conference. Also, the full papers will be compiled to a book or the other publication for sale. Please be noted that copyright license of such publications will be owned by International Association for Universal Design.
  • We will inform you of the date and type of your presentation (Oral or Poster), as well as the results of the review of your full paper, around August 2010.
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