Fashion, Disability, and Co-design

Grace Jun is Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Georgia (UGA), USA, researching interdisciplinary design processes inclusive of disability, such as accessible interaction design and adaptive wearables. She is also a board member of Open Style Lab (OSL), a Smithsonian National award-winning nonprofit organization that aims to make style accessible for all people regardless of cognitive or physical disabilities. An inventor of two US design patents, Grace frequently serves on juries and committees that advance the arts & design.

• PrefaceForeword: Sara Hendren, Associate Professor of Arts, Humanities and Design at the Olin College of Engineering1. IntroductionThe Value of Collaboration in Fashion DesignAdaptive Fashion- Characteristics of Adaptive Fashion Designs- Dressing Situations in Adaptive Fashion- Dressing for Social Integration- Dressing for Independent Living - Dressing for Interdependent Living- Dressing Aids and Assistive Tools2. Theories, Models, and Methodologies behind Adaptive Fashion Accessible Features in Existing Fashion DesignsPrinciplesInclusive DesignFashion DesignProcesses, Models, and MethodsProcess- Co-design Models- Function, Environment, & Aesthetics (FEA)- The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)- The Human, Activity & Assistive Technology Model (HAAT)- Social Model of DisabilityMethod- User-centered Design (UCD)- Human Factors3. Adaptive Fashion Design Approaches & Techniques Adaptive Fashion Framework- Guideline- Project Objectives- Observational Research- Discussion and Interview Analysis- Design Requirements- Iterative Prototyping- Design EvaluationApplication of FrameworkProject Objectives- Establishing a Common Form of Communication- Making an ObjectiveResearch- Observing Dressing Behaviors- Creating a User Journey Map- Recognizing Existing Clothing Challenges- Creating a Spatial Framework for User Range of MotionDesign requirements- Define the problem- Design AffordancesIterative Prototyping- Materials- Textile Considerations- Body MeasurementsTechniques Clothing Closures and Construction TechniquesAlteration InstructionsConclusion and Design EvaluationInquiry GuideDesign Rubric 4. Adaptive Design Case Studies and InterviewsCase StudiesInterview: Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process – Christina Mallon Unparalleled Midi-Rox The Little Black BagInterview: Understanding the Use of Materials – contributor, Angela Domestiz JabaraTrans-Skirt QxgoSwipe Interview: Human factors and Occupational Therapy – Michael TranquelliJust-In-JacketEase ModisteRevolve Interview: Interactive Garments and Textiles – Dr. Jeanne TanVersa Vest Heating MaskLIULID Warmed Bomber 5. Conclusion Increasing VisibilityScaling Adaptive FashionAfterword: Steven Faerm, Associate Professor of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, The New School.AcknowledgementsResourcesAnnotationsIndex

This is an invaluable book for anyone who is interested in adaptive fashion and the complexities of fashion design processes when considering users with disability needs.