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Plato - Dishware for visually impaired people.

Tirou, Lucien (2023) In Diploma work IDEM05 20231
Industrial 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
organization
course
IDEM05 20231
year
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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  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 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.}},
  author       = {{Tirou, Lucien}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Diploma work}},
  title        = {{Plato - Dishware for visually impaired people.}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}