Category
Social Design
Method
Participatory Design
Materials
Adaptive Textiles, Flexible Fasteners
Background
Can fashion design be genuinely inclusive? This project challenges conventional design approaches by centering the needs of diverse bodies and abilities in the design process.
Design Method
Through participatory design workshops with diverse communities, adaptive garment prototypes were developed. Testing with users informed iterative refinements that prioritized functionality, comfort, and dignity.
System Description
Inclusive garment system for diverse body types
Outcomes
Adaptive garment prototypes and a framework for inclusive design in fashion that centers human diversity and accessibility from inception.
Keywords
Social Accessibility Inclusive Community