User 1st>>>Design Next: A Human-Centered Journey in Inclusive Product Design for All Abilities
User 1st>>> Design Next presents the culminating endeavors of senior Product Development students in the Department of Design and Merchandising. These projects exemplify the primacy of user-centric design and underscore inclusivity by catering to diverse abilities. Join us to explore the realm of adaptive apparel and clothing design reimagined through the lens of inclusive design in this end-of-semester opportunity!
Programs
The students in Colorado State University’s Product Development Program in the Department of Design and Merchandising hosted their first fashion show this year, and it was unique in its human-centered inclusivity.
The program, led by Associate Professor Kristen Morris and Graduate Teaching Assistant Morgan Davis, has a long history of challenging students to design for underserved target markets, especially those with varied abilities such as people who use wheelchairs, people with prosthetic limbs, and other disabilities that affect their dress.
