Universal and inclusive thinking, as applicable
to all disciplines, is an integral part of the design process. When a product is designed inclusively, it
not only provides access to those with various limitations, but also provides
everyone with the opportunity to interact.
Our cultures and communities thrive on human interaction and
communication; our senses playing an integral role in informing the ways in
which we interact and formulate discussions with one another. As a designer, I seek to be a vehicle for
communicating the stories of vulnerable people.
Through a process of observational research I have come to understand a
small taste of the diverse ways in which people with varying limitations communicate
with one another. Whether this is
through the use of sign language, braille, a Dynavox, or an article of computer
aided technology, each of these tools share both a functional and aesthetic
value. Through
exploring the integration of sculpture, technology, and jewellery I hope to
develop a series of meaningful studies that will contribute to the development
of wearable communication devices.  |
| accessible brass closures |
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| heat bending wood (birch) |
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| head bending wood (birch) |
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| fimo clay interactive buttons (potentially use porcelain) |
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| fimo clay interactive buttons; each button is made to fit the fingers of the person wearing the button, when one's hand is pressed into the porcelain form, a sensor activates a brooch that assists one in communicating with others. |
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| fimo clay interactive buttons; each button is made to fit the fingers of the person wearing the button, when one's hand is pressed into the porcelain form, a sensor activates a brooch that assists one in communicating with others. |
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| "language" "communication" brass braille template |
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| porcelain braille buttons |
