Universal Design Consulting Service

Design inclusive spaces and products accessible to everyone

Startup Cost
$12,000-$50,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
12-18 months
Profit Potential
$17,000-$83,000/month

Overview

Universal design consultants charge $8,000-$60,000 per project.

Serving 15-35 clients annually generates $200,000-$1,000,000 with 75-85% margins.

In 2025, universal design creates inclusive environments.

Services include universal design facility planning, inclusive product design consulting, accessible playground and park design, multi-generational space design, sensory-friendly environment design, and universal design training.

Successful consultants design for diverse abilities from the start, go beyond ADA minimum standards, create beautiful functional spaces, benefit all users not just disabled, and promote universal design principles.

Architects and developers as clients.

Marketing through architects, developers, municipalities, and design conferences.

Required Skills

  • Universal Design Principles
  • Architecture/Design
  • Accessibility Standards
  • User Experience
  • Design Software
  • Project Consulting

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Growing universal design awareness
  • Creates better spaces for everyone
  • Premium design consulting rates
  • Architects and developers as clients
  • Meaningful inclusive work

Cons

  • Need design and accessibility expertise
  • Universal design not legally required
  • Education of clients needed
  • Long design project timelines
  • Competition from architects

How to Get Started

  1. Build universal design expertise
  2. Learn accessibility and design principles
  3. Develop universal design frameworks
  4. Market to architects and developers
  5. Consult on inclusive design projects
  6. Promote universal design benefits
  7. Create spaces accessible to all

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