Coded Cape for Emotional Communication
Material
Target Market
Environmental Impact
Personal and Product Safety
Cost
Range of Sizes
Exploring Existing Solutions
Appropriateness of Design Solution
Ergonomics
Availability of Resources to Prototype
Material for testing and prototyping
The affordability of the design solution
Comfortability of the chosen material
Impact of weighting in the cape
Fibre composition of chosen fabric
Durability of the design solution
Obsolescence
Wires, Arduino and batteries
How will I test that the design solution is appropriate?
Does the design fulfill the need?
Which age group will wear the cape?
How will I ensure it meets the needs of the target market?
How often will they wear it?
When will they wear it?
Sewable
Sensory Friendly
Good drape
Durable
Comfortable
Light weight
Breathable
Textiles
Sewing
Electronics
Coding Software
Lights
Ardunio
Wires
Will the design solution be adaptable to different heights?
Is the cape only for one size?
Maintaining WHS while creating the product
Safety of the solution
WHS of having electronics
Is material flammable?
Are the lights LEDs
Internet Research
Contacting parents of children with ASD
Contacting teachers at schools for children with ASD
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