Visual considerations

Learn about products designed to have easy-to-read displays, illuminated notifications, color UD, and so on.
Package of replacement blades for Japan-use shavers | See what product it's for at a glance
The number of replacement blades is printed larger, as it varies by electric shaver model. This makes it easier to spot in crowded, confusing shop shelves.

Revamped Japan-use shavers

Product photo of package of replacement blades for Japan-use shavers
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Doorbell with Light | Notification with Lights
Doorbell notifies people with hearing difficulties through sound and flashing light.

Product photo of Doorbell with Light
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Advance Series: Contactless Switch | Turn lights on or off without touching, just by swiping your hand
The display lights up to make it easy to locate the switch in the dark.

Product photo of Advance Series: Contactless Switch

Advance Series: Contactless Switch in use
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J concept Bag-type vacuum cleaner | Easy housework
We reconsidered the materials used in the body and components to make them as lightweight as possible.
A 2kg* lightweight vacuum cleaner that even lightens your mood!
*Weight of main unit

Product photo of J Concept bag-type vacuum cleaner
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Panasonic Universal Design Font Development|Research on 'ease of reading'
For optimal legibility of letters, we not only researched size and contrast of the letters, but the fonts themselves. Through global research, validation by senior users, and expert interviews, we identified four elements that constitute a good font: visibility, recognizability, legibility, and good design. We collaborated with a type foundry, Iwata Co., Ltd., and developed the world's first Universal Design font in 2006. This font is used for all operation panels on Panasonic products. In 2008, the font was used as the brand logo for Panasonic Group.

Example of Panasonic Universal Design Font
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Color Universal Design|Research on 'ease of distinguishing between color schemes'
In a collaboration with non-profit organization, CUDO (Color Universal Design Organization), we analyzed colors that can easily be distingueished by those with difficulties differentiating between red and green hues. The results are used on VIERA and DIGA’s remote control color buttons and on program guides. We acquired the CUDO’s Color Universal Design Certification, which is only given to products that have met their standards.
Color Universal Design was implemented in 2007.

Remote Control Color Keys

Electronic Program Guide with Color Coded Categories
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Auditory considerations

Learn about products designed to be easy to hear, use voice guidance, voice controls, and so on.
Rechargeable Receiver-In-Canal Hearing Aid | Easy communication
The rechargeable hearing aid is easy to use and care for, even for elderly people.It uses wireless charging technology with a built-in rechargeable battery.Simply place it on the charger.

Product photo of Rechargeable Receiver-In-Canal Hearing Aid
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4KTV | Voice–operated TV that’s also popular overseas
A voice readout feature to assist visually impaired TV viewers is available in models for the overseas as well as Japanese markets.
Multiple-language service is provided, varying by region, with up to 25 languages supported globally.

Product photo of 4K TV
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IH Cooktop | Easy to use even for first-timers
This cooktop has safety features that include rings that glow when in use, notifies you when something is burning, and automatically switches off when an empty pot or pan is being heated. It can read menus aloud, and, in more detailed modes, can read out the heat settings, set temperature, and even timer settings.

Product photo of IH Cooktop
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Home Fire Alarm (Smoke Guard/Heat Guard) Wireless Linked, 2020 Model | Voice warnings
The voice announcement of a fire can quickly alert people during an emergency.

Product photo of Home Fire Alarm
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Home Elevator | Move comfortably, even in a wheelchair
We reduced the size of the home elevator for easier and simpler installation, while maintaining minimal size for wheelchairs.

Product photo of Home Elevator
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Voice Push Notification | Works in conjunction with home electronics to provide voice notifications
By linking with home electronics that support IoT, other speaker-equipped home electronics such as televisions can be used to provide information such as when washing machines or cooking have finished, or when the room temperature rises, for example. They can also provide voice notifications of things that are easy to forget, like garbage disposal dates or when to take medication, if programmed in advance. This provides support for each person to live a comfortable life in their own way.

Voice Push Notification | Works in conjunction with home electronics to provide voice notifications
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Walk-training robot | Increasing the number of things people can do themselves
With design that accommodates all body shapes and AI technology that improves user safety with just the right amount of workload, this solution assists the elderly in regaining the ability and desire to walk.

Walk-training robot concept

Product photo of walk-training robot
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TV/Blu-ray Disc Recorder | Easily operated by voice
People who have difficulty with complicated operations can perform basic TV operation and search TV programs and websites with natural speech.

Product photo of TV/Blu-ray Disc Recorder
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Tactile considerations

Learn about products designed to be easy to understand by touch, such as by using Braille and having raised markings.
Tabletop IH Cooktop | Automated heat control, trusty stove
Whether steaming rice or boiling stew, it controls the heat for you. With a single button, you can adjust the heat from simmer to high, making it easy to use.
The controls also have braille and tactile symbols.

Using the Tabletop IH Cooktop (example)

One-touch buttons for "simmer" and "high"
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Fully self-cleaning Toilet Alauno | Automatically cleans the toilet via bubble power
Thoroughly cleans the bowl with bubbles and running water each time you flush.
A cushion of bubbles prevents dirt from flying up from the bowl.

Product photo of Fully Self-cleaning Toilet Alauno
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Fully Automatic Washing Machine | Washing machine with Braille
A compact yet richly-functional washing machine. Keep it clean with enriched care programs such as the Drum Wash One Hour Course.courses.
A fully automatic washing machine with easy-to-use digital and Braille labels.

Product photo of Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Easy-to-use operation panel with digital display
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Air conditioner remote control | A UD remote that is easy to read and use
The main buttons have tactile symbols, making them easy to identify by touch. The display also uses large, easy-to-reach characters, and is backlit so it can be easily seen in the dark.

Product photo of air conditioner remote control

The backlit LED is easy to read even in the dark
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Television remote control | Remote control
Tactile symbols are used for the power switch, channel button, and play button, and grouping and shape are modified to make them easy to understand.
The simple remote control is also pared down to just the functions needed for watching television, reducing the number of buttons to make it less confusing.

Product photo of television remote control
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