DRD poster FINAL
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Drawing with Feet We are capable of more than we think. Humans adapt to change, no matter what form that change takes. Look at this self-portrait for example; it was drawn using feet! Viktoria Modesta, a Latvian-born pop- star with an amputated leg. It was meant to get us thinking about what having a disability meant and to question the preconceived notions we held about it. Eyewear is a prime example of a product that addresses a disability with beautiful and numerous designs that carry no social stigma. However, things weren’t always this way: glasses were once viewed as a medical apparatus. They were flesh-colored, un-styled, and a cause of social humiliation Designers, non-designers, and volunteers come together in this course to design a product that effectively addresses a need while simultaneously creating a positive emotional connection between product and user. There is one group project that is the central and ongoing assignment in the course. Each group decides on a project that addresses some challenge faced by people with a disability. They document their design process, which culminates into a book chapter which finds its way into a book published by the Industrial Design department every year. We, as researchers in this course, support the projects and work of the students by finding and compiling relevant data for the class. In doing so, we minimize the time they Disability and Relevant Design Study on Experiential & Collaborative Design sor : Dr. Deana McDonagh School of Art + Design Dr. Lydia Khuri Program Director Introduction “If you don’t fit in, then don’t fit in.” A major concern most people have when interacting with people with disabilities is knowing what is acceptable and what is disrespectful. The key thing to be conscious of is your choice of words. Aim to empower, respect, and choose person- centered wording. For example, the terms disabled people or the disabled should be replaced with person with a disability, effectively making the person the primary focus as opposed to their disability status. Obviously there are other things to consider, but most importantly, be open to correction. It’s impossible to know every socially acceptable action to take, so if you make a social faux-pas, learn from it. Disability Communication Background Research Definition of Disability International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Population of people with disability United States Census Bureau report in 2010 Lydia Tanner : Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Freshman Jing Yu : General Engineering, Junior Ran Zhou : Mathematics & Statistics, Junior Empathic modeling is essentially a simulation method designers use to experience something they do not personally know. In industrial design, it can be used to simulate some disabilities. Hand tremors take the form of an of a persons’ hands, which affects almost every aspect of life. We focused on eating difficulties associated with it, by trying to eat with weighted, vibrating cutlery. Solid and liquid foods would spill out, among other difficulties experienced. We were among friends for this activity, but how would it feel surrounded by strangers? Good design could address the physical realities facing people with hand tremor and not create a negative social stigma with its appearance. Empathic Modeling We are attracted to Shawna’s project pitch; to design her “dream leg” that provides her with the silhouette of a woman’s leg, and beautiful coverings that reflect her interests and character. Shawna lost her leg due to cancer when she was 9 years old, and although having one leg sometimes causes her some inconvenience, she never tries to hide it. It is a part of who she is, and she takes pride in herself. iscellaneous experiences Post-it note Brainstorming You’ll find that Industrial designers love Post-it Notes! It allows them to jot down ideas, move them around, and visually organize their thoughts. In doing so, they find connections and ideas they would not otherwise see in the plethora of Information.
Transcript of DRD poster FINAL
Drawing with Feet We are capable of more than we think. Humans adapt to change, no matter whatform that change takes. Look at this self-portrait for example; it was drawnusing feet!
Viktoria Modesta, a Latvian-born pop-star with an amputated leg. It was meant to get us thinking about what having a disability meant and to question the preconceived notions we held about it.
Eyewear is a prime example of a product that addresses a disability with beautiful and numerous designs that carry no social stigma. However, things weren’t always this way: glasses were once viewed as a medical apparatus. They were flesh-colored, un-styled, and a cause of social humiliation
Designers, non-designers, and volunteers come together in this course to design a product that effectively addresses a need while simultaneously creating a positive emotional connection between product and user. Such design can empower a person, not by hiding a part of themselves but by embracing everything that they are.
There is one group project that is the central and ongoing assignment in the course. Each group decides on a project that addresses some challenge faced by people with a disability. They document their design process, which culminates into a book chapter which finds its way into a book published by the Industrial Design department every year.
We, as researchers in this course, support the projects and work of the students by finding and compiling relevant data for the class. In doing so, we minimize the time they would need to spend individually to find the information, and we provide information that may not be necessary but insightful and stimulating.
Conclusion
Disability and Relevant DesignA Case Study on Experiential & Collaborative Design Professor : Dr. Deana McDonagh School of Art + Design
Dr. Lydia Khuri Program Director
Introduction
“If you don’t fit in, then don’t fit in.”
A major concern most people have when interacting with people with disabilities is knowing what is acceptable and what is disrespectful. The key thing to be conscious of is your choice of words. Aim to empower, respect, and choose person-centered wording. For example, the terms disabled people or the disabled should be replaced with person with a disability, effectively making the person the primary focus as opposed to their disability status.
Obviously there are other things to consider, but most importantly, be open to correction. It’s impossible to know every socially acceptable action to take, so if you make a social faux-pas, learn from it.
Disability Communication Background Research Definition of Disability International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Population of people with disabilityUnited States Census Bureau report in 2010
Lydia Tanner : Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Freshman Jing Yu : General Engineering, Junior Ran Zhou : Mathematics & Statistics, Junior
Empathic modeling is essentially a simulation method designers use to experience something they do not personally know. In industrial design, it can be used to simulate some disabilities.
Hand tremors take the form of an of a persons’ hands, which affects almost every aspect of life. We focused on eating difficulties associated with it, by trying to eat with weighted, vibrating cutlery. Solid and liquid foods would spill out, among other difficulties experienced. We were among friends for this activity, but how would it feel surrounded by strangers? Good design could address the physical realities facing people with hand tremor and not create a negative social stigma with its appearance.
Empathic Modeling
We are attracted to Shawna’s project pitch; to design her “dream leg” that provides her with the silhouette of a woman’s leg, and beautiful coverings that reflect her interests and character. Shawna lost her leg due to cancer when she was 9 years old, and although having one leg sometimes causes her some inconvenience, she never tries to hide it. It is a part of who she is, and she takes pride in herself.
Miscellaneous experiences
Post-it note Brainstorming You’ll find that Industrial designers love Post-it Notes! It allows them to jot down ideas, move them around, and visually organize their thoughts. In doing so, they find connectionsand ideas they would not otherwise see in the plethora of Information.
