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Abstract: "Most of us have
choices when it comes to choosing our clothes and accessories. Assistive
technologies should offer aesthetic choice as well because this directly
affects what I call the 'delight factor' and therefore, usability and
compliance. There are creative ways to make using a product more enjoyable for
someone through design, personalization, and/or unobtrusive technology. I will
show some assistive technology products I have worked on that incorporate
aesthetics as a core value in the design. I will also cite additional examples
of products that successfully alter user perceptions and usability through
design."
Biosketch: Jules Sherman
is a designer and entrepreneur who is passionate about designing human-centered
products that improve quality of life. She draws inspiration from both personal
experience and observing the world around her. Jules is a graduate of the
Stanford Graduate Design Program. As a product designer, she is particularly
interested in improving the aesthetics and usability of assistive technology.
Jules is currently working on a lactation support device for moms with
premature infants, and contracting her design services with variety of bay area
companies. Jules will be co-teaching a Stanford course,
ReDesigning
the Neonatal ICU this Fall. |
Abstract: "Inspired by my late
grandmother who had Alzheimer's Disease, I created Eatwell, a tableware set to
help people with cognitive impairments increase their food intake. After years
of research and development, the Eatwell set won first place in the 2014
Stanford Design Challenge in a competition with 52 other teams from 15
countries, and has continued to receive extremely positive feedback from
caregivers from different states across the country, and even internationally.
I will share my story about my efforts working on the project, the design
process I used, the challenges I faced, my experience during the design
competition, the latest update on my goal to bring Eatwell to market, and my
future plans for the product."
Biosketch: Sha Yao is a
passionate Industrial Designer who likes to challenge herself. She has a
diverse background, and speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. She
started a product design studio and helps startup companies to develop their
product ideas, and especially loves to create projects to help people in need.
Her well-rounded portfolio includes projects ranging from web-design to
packaging and from furniture to ukuleles. Inspired by her late grandmother, she
developed a 9-piece tableware set for people with cognitive impairments. She is
currently working on bringing her award-winning tableware set to
market. |
