Post on 13-Apr-2017
HE PROCESS IN BRIEF
PRE PHASE
• Secondary data analysis and interpretation• Defining the need gap• Primary data collection to validate the problem
CONCEPT BUILDING
• Concept Ideation based on collected data• Development of Sketches
SAMPLING
• Prototype development • Developing testing sample
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RE – PHASE: THE RESEARCHPA secondary review on the scenario it is reported that studies have shown that these (people with locomotor disabilities) groups are very sensitive to the clothing they wear and to their overall personal appearance. Thus, the design consideration has to include, among others, changed body shapes, mobility limitations, psychological and social needs. [1]
Many People with disabilities experience difficulties with clothing every day. Garments are difficult to put on and take off. Clothes do not fit properly and are often, too big and look baggy and sloppy. The waistband of pants cut into your stomach, is uncomfortable and often impacts on how well you digest your food. Winter coats just do not fit right, particularly for people who use wheelchairs full time. Zippers on Winter jackets are too hard to do up, for arm amputees and other who only have the use of one hand. Care Aides develop back, shoulder and arm injury over time, causing them to reduce their work due to these work place injuries. [2]
FINDINGS
The difference in appearance affects the psychology of persons with locomotor disability, they are forced to believe that they are disabled. Only if they readily accept their condition and have products that embrace their special needs, they might feel sociable. Since clothes help in enhancing the self-image of a person, a range of specially design clothing as per their daily requirement will help them present selves positively.
NEED FOR DESIGN
[1]Excerpts from research paper Designing Functional Clothes for Persons with Locomotor Disabilities by Curteza Antonela, Cretu Viorica1, Macovei Laura1 and Poboroniuc Marian[2] Excerpts from the article Fashion Moves Inclusive Designs by Ruth J Clark
VALIDATING THE ISSUES
Project in association with
The persons taken for study here have low levels of locomotor disability, hence are able to perform locomotor tasks to some extent. They are able to clothe themselves, though requiring more time to succeed in performing complex operational tasks such as buttoning, pinning and pulling up pants.
UNDERSTANDING THE DAILY CLOTHING NEEDS OF ELDERLY WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF LOCOMOTOR DISABILITY
VALIDATING THE ISSUES
Project in association with
The persons taken for study here have high levels of locomotor disability, hence are unable to perform limited/no locomotor tasks. They are clothed by their caretakers, often laid in flat position so as to facilitate ease in wearing the garments. The clothes slip, misfit and are not emotionally and physiologically comforting.
UNDERSTANDING THE DAILY CLOTHING NEEDS OF ELDERLY WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF LOCOMOTOR DISABILITY
The sample range aims to provide for special clothing for the daily needs of individuals with locomotor disabilities. The target sample chosen is the elderly with age group 60+, having both minor and major level of locomotor dis-functioning.
EVELOPING DESIGNSDFabric and Colour Reference
The following colour palette has been considered for the samples. The colours are positive and pleasant for the sample pieces.
The following fabrics palette have been used in the samples. The fabrics are taken on considerations of durability and breathability. Hence cotton is preferred.
EVELOPING DESIGNSDMens Kurta with Cross-back Opening
Type Cross back KurtaFabric CottonColour BlueClosure Velcro on Shoulder, Snap button on front
placketSleeve half
MENS KURTA WITH CROSS-
BACK OPENING
MENS KURTA WITH CROSS-BACK OPENING
EVELOPING DESIGNSDUnisex Short Kurta with Side Opening
Type Short KurtaFabric CottonColour BlueClosure Velcro on one side closure
Snap buttons of shoulder-arm stretchSleeve Half
UNISEX SHORT KURTA WITH SIDE
OPENING
UNISEX SHORT KURTA WITH SIDE OPENING
EVELOPING DESIGNSDMens Paijama with Back Flap Opening
Type Back flap closure Paijama; raised back
Fabric Poly-cotColour WhiteClosure Velcro on back closureLength full
MENS PAIJAMA
WITH BACK FLAP
OPENING
PAIJAMA WITH BACK FLAP
OPENING
EVELOPING DESIGNSDWomens waist-length Blouson
Type Saree BlouseFabric Poly-cotColour WhiteClosure Cross back closure with velcroSleeve Cap sleeve
WOMENS WAIST
LENGTH BLOUSON
WOMENS WAIST LENGTH BLOUSON
EVELOPING DESIGNSDWomens waist-length Blouson
Type Stitched saree with drapesFabric Cotton voileColour BlueClosure back closure with VelcroSleeve nil
WOMENS STITCHED SAREE
WOMENS STITCHED
SAREE
THANK YOUHarshita Hajela
Masters Of Space DesignNIFT Kannur