Design for Dynamic Diversity

A design paradigm proposed by Gregor, Newell, and Zajicek (2002) that explicitly accounts for the fact that human abilities are not static but change dynamically over time, particularly as people age. Unlike traditional approaches that design for a fixed "typical" user or treat disability as a permanent state requiring prosthetic solutions, Design for Dynamic Diversity recognises that cognitive, physical, and sensory capabilities vary between individuals, within individuals over time, and in response to environmental factors such as illness, fatigue, and medication. The paradigm calls for interfaces that can adapt to this changing landscape of user abilities.