Research the needs of people with physical disabilities in relation to fashion
Year 2011-2014
CHALLENGE
Getting dressed and undressed is a basic daily activity. But for millions of people with disabilities, it can present a huge challenge.
Tasks like moving one’s arms and legs, or the skills and coordination needed to do up a button, can be someone’s daily Everest. They may require more time or, in many cases, even hired carers to help.
METHODOLOGY
Visits to centres and understanding personal experiences of dressing and undressing from professionals and individuals.
Information
Carrying out questionnaires with people with reduced mobility, professionals and organizations.
Collect data
Verifying information through undertaking interviews with relevant professionals and final wearers.
Analyse data
Structuring and classifying information. Listing out needs of differently abled groups.
Develop and test
Build prototypes, test solutions and evaluate results.
RESULTS
81 organizations visited.
200+ interviews with experts and users.
Contrasting the principle needs of getting dressed against the mobility of people with dissabilities.
- Generic vs. specific needs
- Degree of mobility
- Market analysis
Creating a list of priooducts to adapt and redesign. Dividing it into categories.
- Articles of clothing
- Accessories and shoes
- Lifestyle products
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