Plato - Dishware for visually impaired people.
(2023) In Diploma work IDEM05 20231Industrial Design
- Abstract
- This Master Thesis aims to explore the design
of kitchenware products for visually impaired
people. With an estimated 285 million people
worldwide experiencing visual impairments, the
design of kitchenware products has traditionally focused on aesthetics and functionality for able-bodied individuals, often excluding people
with disabilities. Through a mixed-methods approach that includes literature review, interviews, material testing, and prototyping, this research will identifythe challenges faced by visually impaired individuals preparing and consuming food, develop design principles and strategies
to address these challenges, and design and prototype kitchenware products that improve accessibility and usability. The results... (More) - This Master Thesis aims to explore the design
of kitchenware products for visually impaired
people. With an estimated 285 million people
worldwide experiencing visual impairments, the
design of kitchenware products has traditionally focused on aesthetics and functionality for able-bodied individuals, often excluding people
with disabilities. Through a mixed-methods approach that includes literature review, interviews, material testing, and prototyping, this research will identifythe challenges faced by visually impaired individuals preparing and consuming food, develop design principles and strategies
to address these challenges, and design and prototype kitchenware products that improve accessibility and usability. The results of this research will contribute to the development of inclusive design practices for kitchenware products, especially tableware, improving the quality of life and independence of visually impaired individuals in the kitchen and at the table. (Less)
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- author
- Tirou, Lucien
- supervisor
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- Elin Olander LU
- Olof Kolte LU
- Per-Olof Hedvall LU
- Anders Warell LU
- organization
- course
- IDEM05 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- publication/series
- Diploma work
- report number
- ISRN: LUT-DVIDE/EX--22/50667-SE
- other publication id
- ISRN
- language
- English
- id
- 9138828
- date added to LUP
- 2023-09-19 13:56:03
- date last changed
- 2023-09-19 13:56:03
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