Fashion, Disability, and Co-Design

Preface
Foreword: Sara Hendren, Associate Professor of Arts, Humanities and Design at the Olin College of Engineering

1. Introduction
The Value of Collaboration in Fashion Design
Adaptive 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 Tools

2. Theories, Models, and Methodologies behind Adaptive Fashion
Accessible Features in Existing Fashion Designs
Principles
Inclusive Design
Fashion Design
Processes, Models, and Methods
Process
- Co-design
Models
- Function, Environment, & Aesthetics (FEA)
- The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
- The Human, Activity & Assistive Technology Model (HAAT)
- Social Model of Disability
Method
- User-centered Design (UCD)
- Human Factors

3. Adaptive Fashion Design Approaches & Techniques
Adaptive Fashion Framework
- Guideline
- Project Objectives
- Observational Research
- Discussion and Interview Analysis
- Design Requirements
- Iterative Prototyping
- Design Evaluation
Application of Framework
Project Objectives
- Establishing a Common Form of Communication
- Making an Objective
Research
- Observing Dressing Behaviors
- Creating a User Journey Map
- Recognizing Existing Clothing Challenges
- Creating a Spatial Framework for User Range of Motion
Design requirements
- Define the problem
- Design Affordances
Iterative Prototyping
- Materials
- Textile Considerations
- Body Measurements
Techniques
Clothing Closures and Construction Techniques
Alteration Instructions
Conclusion and Design Evaluation
Inquiry Guide
Design Rubric

4. Adaptive Design Case Studies and Interviews
Case Studies
Interview: Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process - Christina Mallon
Unparalleled
Midi-Rox
The Little Black Bag
Interview: Understanding the Use of Materials - contributor, Angela Domestiz Jabara
Trans-Skirt
Qxgo
Swipe
Interview: Human factors and Occupational Therapy - Michael Tranquelli
Just-In-Jacket
Ease
Modiste
Revolve
Interview: Interactive Garments and Textiles - Dr. Jeanne Tan
Versa Vest
Heating Mask
LIULID
Warmed Bomber

5. Conclusion
Increasing Visibility
Scaling Adaptive Fashion

Afterword: Steven Faerm, Associate Professor of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, The New School.

Acknowledgements
Resources
Annotations
Index