The Municipal Parking pay stations all around Toronto suffer from design ambiguity and loosely interpret guidelines set by the City of Toronto’s “Accessibility Design Guidelines” document. The current parking meters contain obstacles identified by our team which limits a vulnerable user base. The solution embodies principles of universal design by redesigning the overall interface and physical structure of the parking meter to meet Toronto’s accessibility standards.

The Design Problem

The Municipal Parking pay stations all around Toronto suffer from a design ambiguity and loosely interpret guidelines set by the City of Toronto’s “Accessibility Design Guidelines” document. This outcome neglects user that are short of stature, and drivers that are legally licensed to drive but, have limited strength, dexterity, and some degree of visual impairment. What if by improving the overall interface and structure of the parking meter, could it cohesively embody all the principles of universal design making paying for parking easier for everybody.

The Question

How can the principe of universal design help Toronto improve their municipal parking

pay stations design while considering all Torontonian driver’s specific needs?

Research

Ideations and Development

Design Translation

Team Composition

Aicha Niazy (Graphic Designer), Douglas Wong (Environmental Designer), Mark Kalimin (Industrial Designer), Paolo Aguila (Industrial Designer)