Youthfriendly
Youthfriendly is an adjective used to describe products, services, environments, or policies that are designed to be accessible, engaging, and appropriate for young people, typically adolescents and young adults. The term is used across health care, education, technology, recreation, and urban planning to indicate that youth perspectives and needs are considered in design and delivery. While often hyphenated as youth-friendly, some uses adopt a single word as branding, but the core idea remains the same: to improve relevance and usability for younger users and participants.
Principles include safety and privacy, age-appropriate information, clarity and simplicity, cultural relevance, inclusivity, affordability, and opportunities
In digital contexts, youthfriendly design favors straightforward navigation, legible typography, responsive interfaces, appropriate content filters, and
In health, education, and public services, youthfriendly practice emphasizes confidential, respectful interactions; flexible access; peer educators;
Measurement and governance typically rely on youth input through advisory groups or co-design processes, usability testing
Critics warn against stereotyping or tokenism and stress the importance of including diverse youth populations and