Customizability
Also known as: Customization, Personalization
The ability for users to modify and configure a system's interface, interaction methods, and behavior to match their individual needs and preferences. In accessibility contexts, customizability is a core design principle that acknowledges the diversity of disabled users' needs—no single default configuration will work for everyone. In VR, customizability encompasses adjustable controller mappings, selectable locomotion methods, configurable avatar appearance, modifiable interaction sensitivity, and scalable physical demands. Effective customizability gives users meaningful control without requiring technical expertise to configure.
Category: accessibility principles · interaction design
Related: Input Redundancy · Ability-Based Design · Interaction Paradigm