So where to start Consider Who are the

By admin on November 7th, 2007

So where to start

Consider
Who are the current or future users of the kitchen?
What are their physical requirements?
Are they Wheelchair users, walking frame users, tall or short?
Is the person restricted in Upper Limb movement?
Do they have difficulty with bending or over reaching?
What is the persons vision, hearing, co-ordination, strength, hand function?

Activity
Then begin with thinking of the pathway the user would have to take around the
kitchen to make a cup of tea.
Where is the electric jug?
How far does it have to be moved to fill with water?
Where is it plugged in?
Where is and how far to the tea, sugar, cups and saucers, teaspoons?
How far to the fridge and what way does the door open?
Where will the cup of tea be made?
How far does the cup of tea need to be moved to sit and drink it.
This task can give you an idea of the flow in a kitchen. How many journeys must you
take to complete the activity? Are the readily used items the most accessible? Are the
benches at the right height? Are the cupboards easy to access? Where are the power
points?