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A2 Mindmap - Coggle Diagram
A2 Mindmap
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DP Topics
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Modelling
Sketching, Traditional prototyping (paper), Graphical modes of representation, CAD prototyping
Material characteristics
Determining the correct material to use for certain scenarios - Making use of material properties to your advantage
User Centred Design
Interviewing clients - gaining holistic understanding of the problem of the user, and making sure the design fits the need of the client.
IKEA - ThisAbles: Creating solutions for problems physically disabled people face regarding inaccessible furniture items to make them feel more comfortable in their homes
Usability and designing beyond pure usability - ensuring the product still incorporates aesthetic appeal and pleasure , while maintaining the core value of functionality
Debatable Questions
- What are the most inclusive products? Why?
- What are some examples of less inclusive products?
- What prevents them from being inclusive?
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Conceptual Questions
- How can our school become more inclusive in terms of accessibility for all?
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Ramps, wider doorways for wheelchair access
- What kinds of factors need to be considered when designing for a wide range of users?
Customisability
Product could be modular and customisable to each individual where different pieces for different user groups mixed and matched; can be put together to form one functional object suitable for a wide variety of audiences.
Doorknob modular design 1: Applying concept from IKEA This Ables. The blue part is the original, inaccessible door handle. The green part of the design is an upwards sloping doorknob suitable for people with mobility impairments and muscle pain, such as arthritis
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Design 2: Attachments can be added to suit perhaps a family with different disabilities, a longer door handle can be implemented for children that can pull the door handle downwards from below etc.
Side view of Design 2
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- How can less inclusive products be improved to become more inclusive?
IKEA - ThisAbles: Selling/Providing "add ons" that can be installed onto previously inaccessible products to increase accessibility
Considering the needs of the different groups that utilise the product and determine adequate changes necessary to accommodate
Factual Questions
- What are some products that have been created to be inclusive for people with physical disabilities?
- What data demonstrates a need for inclusivity?
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